description:The painted sculptural art of Clay Figurine Zhang in Tianjin is a prestigious Chinese traditional folk art.Orginated by Mingshan Zhang Daoguang Years in the Qing Dynasty,passed down for four generations till today,Clay Figurine Zhang has a 180-years history.Clay Figurine Zhang expresses typical characterstic of realism,depicts character and posture precisely, pursues the comfiguration of anatomical,exaggerates in reason,selects fodder appropriately ,shows dainty color and comprehends priginalaesthetic views.Clay Figurine Zhang has become an absolute vivid Same as picture plastic art style.Many maestros,like Guo Moruo,Zhang is now widely known to household.Special news and introductions have been made though the feature of China Center TV .Tianjin TV,and TVstation of Hong Kong,Taiwan,US,Nether Land,Kong and so on.

¡¡The Clay Figurine Zhang is a kind of indoor decorative sculpture.A figurine is about 40cm in height. Its small size makes it a terrific desk or bookshelf ornament,so it is also called 'desk sculpture'.The art of Clay Figurine Zhang is a decorate style that used widely in various circumstance.It plays an important role in serving community and beautifying cirumstance.

¡¡The primary stuff that Clay Figurine Zhang used is a kind of pureness colloidal clay without sand and impurity.Airslaked,filtered,dehydrated and beaten again and again,the pureness colloidal day became 'cooked clay'.This 'cooked clay'has strong agglutination,The dye of Clay Figurine Zhang is propylenedye.Assistant materials of Clay Figurine Zhang comprise ligum,Pure silk,wire,paper and thin silk flowers,etc.

¡¡The shaped sculptural model should abstain from sunlight or fire, the right desiccative way for the shaped model is air desiccation. After being inside out desiccated. Clay figurine must be baked in kiln which is 700 Celsius Degree in temperature, then be burnished and cleaned up, finally it can be painted.

¡¡ The dye used for Clay Figurine Zhang has been progressed prodigiously. Watercolor was used past, this type of dye is inclined to blowout and fade, its bestrow ability is difference, and it can¡¯t keep for long. Attribute to science development. Now we use propylene dye, although this type of dye is expensive, it has lots of merit; no blowout, no fade, no fall off, and better bestrow ability, in addition it isn¡¯t dissolved in water after desiccation, so we can wash clay figurine with water.

¡¡It takes about 30 days to finish a piece of complete clay figurine. Packed with traditional Chinese wrapper, the splendid art work of Clay Figurine Zhang is more resplendent and dazzlingly.

Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

The Monkey King Statue is a clay art piece that represents the rich cultural heritage of China.

It depicts the legendary character from Chinese mythology, who possesses incredible strength, agility, and magical abilities.

The statue is often seen wearing a yellow robe and holding a golden staff, which symbolizes his power and authority.

The Monkey King Statue showcases the skill and craftsmanship of the artist who created it.

The attention to detail in the facial features, clothing, and accessories of the Monkey King is impressive, making him appear lifelike and dynamic.

The use of vibrant colors and intricate patterns adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of the statue.

This clay art piece has an important place in Chinese culture and history.

The Monkey King has been a beloved character in Chinese literature and folklore for centuries, inspiring countless stories and legends.

The Monkey King Statue serves as a reminder of the rich cultural traditions and values that have been passed down through generations.

In addition to its historical significance, the Monkey King Statue also evokes a sense of wonder and imagination.

Its intricate details and vibrant colors make it a captivating piece that can be appreciated by people of all ages and backgrounds.

It is truly a masterpiece that captures the essence of Chinese culture and inspires admiration and respect.

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