The Has' Kites (Oral Histories of Chinese Folk Arts and Crafts)

Language: English
Publishing Date: 2011
Pages: 282
Size: 16 K

ISBN: 9787511712714

This is an oral record given by Mr. Ha Yiqi, a fourth generation kite maker in Beijing, on the origin, heritage,characteristics, cultural significance, and the future development of Ha Family kites. Ior the purpose of recording objectively and respecting the viewpoint and the memory of the narrators, the author has tried as hard as possible to represent every aspect of the Has' kites, and restore the development and heritage of Has' kites as a representative of tradition folk art in Beijing.
 
Content:
Brief introduction to the narrato
Chapter One Introduction to Chinese Kites by Ha Yiqi
Chapter Two The Family History of Has' Kites
Chapter Three Six Techniques of Making Has' Kites
Chapter Four The Craftsmahip Characteristics and Cultural
Significance of Ha Family Kites
Chapter Five New Models Made by Mr. Ha Yiqi
Chapter Six Review and Prospect
Appendix One
Appendix Two