Page from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy

Illustrated by Hu Zhengyan Chinese

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The Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy is one of the earliest and finest examples of color printing from China. The book, which served as both luxury object and guide for the aspiring painter, compiles familiar images from Chinese art, especially flowers, rocks, birds, and bamboo.

Page from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy, Illustrated by Hu Zhengyan (Chinese, 1584/5–1673/4) , and others, Individual leaf from a printed book; ink and color on paper, China

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