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Bin, Liu.
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Kites -- Design and construction.
Kites -- China.
Kites -- History.
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Bin, Liu.
Kites -- Design and construction.
Kites -- China.
Kites -- History.
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Chinese
kites
: an illustrated step-by-step guide / by Liu Bin ; [text by Shi Xifa, Liu Bin ; photographs by Liu Bin, Shi Xifa ; translation by Yawtsong Lee].
by
Bin, Liu.
Better Link Press, 2015.
Call #:
796.15 B612c
Subjects
Kites
--
Design and construction.
Kites
--
China
.
Kites
--
History.
ISBN:
1602200149
9781602200142 (hc)
Description:
152 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Notes:
Translated from the Chinese.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
Kites
and
China
are practically synonymous, since these childhood toys were originally invented there before becoming popular around the world. For over 2000 years,
kites
have been a common sight in
China
, from the imperial court to the common people, and over that time period the craftsmanship of the kite has been perfected-and includes a diversity and richness of styles. In Chinese
Kites
, you'll learn not only the history and varied forms of the Chinese kite, but also how to produce, step-by-step, a beautiful Chinese kite of your own! Learn how to: Create the kite's framework Paint colorful designs Master the techniques of putting the painted cover on the framework Fly your creation! With Chinese
Kites
, you will be able to experience firsthand the joy of seeing a kite you made soaring across the sky.
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Adult Nonfiction
796.15 B612c
Core Collection - Adult
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Jul 12, 2024
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