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Chinese Hand-Drawing

段武森Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press · ChinaOct 2022

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23K words
Chapters
100
ISBN
9787553742915
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Design Interior DesignModel Home DesignSpatial PresentationPainting TechniquePerspectiveDesign InsightsIllustrated GuideStyle CasesChinese StyleWestern Style

Summary

This richly illustrated book presents interior designer Duan Wusen's hand-drawn works and 20 years of design insight. Divided into four parts, it progressively reveals hand-drawing techniques. Part One uses tea houses and restaurants to introduce Chinese-style hand drawing. Part Two uses hotels to introduce European and American styles. Part Three uses model homes to introduce contemporary styles. Part Four covers specific methods through point perspective, line application, and plane integration.

Editor's review

China Hand Drawing is a professional book by Duan Wusen focused on indigenous Chinese hand-drawing techniques. Published by Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press (ISBN 9787553742915), it is a practical guide for students and practitioners in architecture, landscape, interior design, and related arts.

Its core value lies in its "Chineseness." Rather than generalizing Western theory and technique, it seeks to organize and present hand-drawing methods rooted in Chinese aesthetic traditions and contemporary design practice. It likely covers basic lines, composition and perspective, representation of Chinese landscape elements (pavilions, rockeries, water and vegetation), material rendering, and design conception. For learners, it offers a path combining traditional aesthetic sensibility with modern design expression, helping cultivate a culturally distinctive design language.

As a desk reference and source of inspiration, its content likely progresses from basic to advanced, with solid step-by-step technique breakdowns and complete works for appreciation, serving readers at different stages. For seasoned practitioners, its discussion of Chinese spatial resonance and brush-and-ink sensibility may prompt reconsideration of the warmth of "handmade" work and cultural depth amid digital design. Overall, it is a sincere work filling a niche, with clear professional and cultural orientation.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Architecture, landscape design, and interior design students building a foundation in hand-drawing presentation
  • Designers and practitioners in related fields seeking to improve presentation skills or find inspiration for a localized design language
  • Art enthusiasts interested in traditional Chinese architecture and garden aesthetics who wish to study through hand drawing
  • Design students preparing high-quality hand-drawing portfolios for graduate entrance exams or study abroad

Not a good fit for

  • Complete beginners seeking zero-foundation, entertainment-oriented simple or cartoon hand-drawing tutorials
  • Readers expecting extensive instruction in digital drawing techniques (e.g., tablet drawing, Photoshop)

Reading tips

  1. Combine the book with on-site sketching, using its technique analysis against real classical gardens or modern Chinese architecture
  2. Follow the chapter sequence for staged practice, focusing on perspective, composition, and distinctive material rendering
  3. Go beyond imitation: consider how to deconstruct traditional elements from the book and integrate them into personal contemporary design projects

About the publisher

Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press China · Founded in 1978

Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press chiefly publishes academic monographs in science and technology, practical science and technology books, popular science readers, and lifestyle books, focusing on the life sciences and environmental sciences while also covering art, architecture, fashion, and inspirational growth. Representative books in the catalog include Li Ruzhen's Jing Hua Yuan (Flowers in the Mirror), Taine's Philosophy of Art, Fu Lei's Twenty Lectures on Masterpieces of World Art, John Gould's Atlas of Asian Birds, Wang Yicheng's Flower Museum (Second Edition), as well as An Illustrated New Interpretation of Yuan Ye and Liang Sicheng on Ancient Chinese Architecture: Illustrated Edition, alongside the Chinese-English bilingual Father and Son: Chinese-English. Its author resources include Li Ruzhen, Taine, Fu Lei, John Gould, Wang Yicheng, Zhao Nong, Plauen, and Li Wenhao. The press is characterized by combining academic and popular science with art appreciation, architecture and garden, and practical lifestyle books, with an emphasis on rich illustrations and accessible presentation of classic works.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 写在前面
  3. 自序
  4. 中国风·案例1 中国茶庄（石库问茶）设计手绘表现 The hand-painting performance of Ch
  5. 茶庄平面规划设计手绘图 The hand-painting drawings of the teahouse’s flo
  6. 茶庄外观设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the facade
  7. 硬性材质表现 Hard materials
  8. 茶庄大堂设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the lobby
  9. 茶庄大堂局部功能设计手绘图 The hand-painting working sketch of the lobby
  10. 茶庄大堂设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the lobby
  11. 茶庄二楼休闲大厅手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the rest h
  12. 茶庄包间设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the rooms
  13. 手绘设计局部小品表现 The hand-painting performance of partial elements
  14. 中国风·案例2 中国特色餐厅（石库文化）设计手绘表现 The hand-painting performance of
  15. 餐厅入门设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the porch
  16. 餐厅大堂景观设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the hall
  17. 餐厅功能布局设计展示 The function layout of the dining hall
  18. 餐厅入门设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the porch
  19. 餐厅大堂景观设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the hall s
  20. 餐厅大堂景观电脑效果图表现 The computer aided working sketch performance
  21. 餐厅大堂接待处设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the Recep
  22. 餐厅大堂俯视设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting vertical working sketch of t
  23. 餐厅大堂一隅设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of a corner i
  24. 餐厅大堂一隅电脑效果图表现 The computer aided working sketch performance
  25. 餐厅大堂一隅设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of a corner i
  26. 餐厅单间设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the rooms
  27. 中国风·案例3 中国（少林）佛教文化酒店设计手绘表现 China (Shaolin) Buddhist culture
  28. 酒店大堂设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting drawing of the hall
  29. 酒店大堂设计元素手绘特写 Close-up hand-painted lobby design elements
  30. 酒店大堂设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting drawing of the hall
  31. 酒店客房设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the rooms
  32. 中国风·案例4 中国中天文化艺术研究院设计手绘表现 China Zhongtian Culture and Arts R
  33. 文化艺术研究院平面规划设计手绘图 Planning and design hand drawing
  34. 文化艺术研究院门头外观设计手绘效果图 Door head design hand-painted renderings
  35. 文化艺术研究院负一层平面规划设计手绘图 Basement one floor plan design hand draw
  36. 文化艺术研究院前厅接待设计手绘效果图 Reception lobby design hand-painted rende
  37. 文化艺术研究院展示休闲大厅设计手绘效果图 Exhibition/leisure hall design hand-pai
  38. 文化艺术研究院打坐参禅室设计手绘效果图 Zen meditation room design hand-painted
  39. 文化艺术研究院禅教视听室设计手绘效果图 Zen audiovisual room design hand-painted
  40. 文化艺术研究院接待办公室设计手绘效果图 Office design hand-painted renderings
  41. 文化艺术研究院负二层平面规划设计手绘图 Basement two floor plan design hand draw
  42. 文化艺术研究院前厅设计手绘效果图 Reception lobby design hand-painted renderi
  43. 文化艺术研究院办公室设计手绘效果图 Office design hand-painted renderings
  44. 庙宇一处随笔手绘
  45. 欧美风·案例1 未来商务酒店（多功能综合一体化）设计手绘表现 The hand-painting performance
  46. 总规划图 General planning drawing
  47. 酒店鸟瞰全景设计手绘效果图 The bird’s view hand-painting working sketch o
  48. 酒店内院设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting drawing of the hotel courtyard
  49. 酒店主楼平面布局图 The layout drawing of the main building
  50. 酒店主楼外观设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting drawing of the main building
  51. 酒店主楼门头设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of door head
  52. 酒店大堂设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting drawing of the hall
  53. 古典元素·可塑性 Classical elements·Suitable for shaping
  54. 酒店住宿接待区设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting drawing of accommodation re
  55. 酒店餐饮接待区设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the recep
  56. 餐饮接待区吧台设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the bar i
  57. 酒店大堂设计俯视手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the hall
  58. 酒店大堂背景墙设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting drawing of the background w
  59. 酒店大堂电梯门设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the eleva
  60. 酒店大堂洗手间设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the hall
  61. 酒店餐饮大堂设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the cateri
  62. 酒店餐饮大型包间设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of big sepa
  63. 中型包间手绘平面布局图 The hand-painted layout drawing of middle separa
  64. 酒店餐饮中型包间设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting drawing of middle separate
  65. 双间套包间手绘平面布局图 The hand-painting layout drawing of double sepa
  66. 酒店餐饮双间套设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of double se
  67. 手绘植物表现 The performance of hand-painted plants
  68. 酒店餐饮双间套设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of double se
  69. 酒店餐饮单间设计手绘平面图 The hand-painted layout drawing of single room
  70. 酒店餐饮单间设计手绘效果图 The hand-painted working sketch of single room
  71. 酒店餐饮豪华单间设计手绘效果图 The hand-painted working sketch of luxurious
  72. 包间局部手绘设计对比表现 The partial contrary performance
  73. 酒店客房单间设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting drawing of single guest room
  74. 酒店豪华套房设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of luxury sui
  75. 酒店豪华套房卫生间设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the toi
  76. 酒店副楼单人客房设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the sing
  77. 酒店副楼双人客房设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the doub
  78. 酒店客房卫生间设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the toile
  79. 酒店洗浴设计手绘平面规划图 The hand-painted layout drawing of the bath ce
  80. 酒店洗浴接待大堂设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting drawing of the reception h
  81. 酒店副楼洗浴接待大堂设计平面手绘布局图 The hand-painting layout drawing of the
  82. 酒店副楼洗浴大堂设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the bath
  83. 酒店副楼洗浴休息大堂设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting working sketch of the re
  84. 酒店副楼洗浴休闲包间设计手绘效果图 The hand-painting drawing of the casual ro
  85. 空间插图 Space illustration
  86. 裸尚风·案例1 东方今典总部科技新城SOHU（线形）概念样板房 Oriental Classic Group headq
  87. 立面手绘概念示意图 Facade’s handpainted concept schematic
  88. 手绘局部大样图 Hand-painted detail drawing
  89. 案例实景照片 Reality Pictures
  90. 裸尚风·案例2 东方今典总部科技新城LOFT（魔方）概念样板房 Oriental Classic Group headq
  91. 设计理念 Core concepts
  92. 手绘效果图 Hand-painted working sketch
  93. 案例实景展示 Reality Pictures
  94. 空间插图 Space illustration
  95. 空间随笔手绘 Practice hand-painting
  96. 空间透视 Spatial perspective
  97. 斜角透视 Bevel perspective
  98. 平行透视手绘效果图 The hand-painted renderings of parallel perspectiv
  99. 成角透视手绘效果图 The hand-painted renderings of angled perspective
  100. 斜角透视手绘效果图 The hand-painted renderings of bevel perspective

FAQ

Is this book suitable for someone with no art background at all?
The book focuses on professional design hand drawing and assumes some sketching and perspective foundation. Complete beginners may find the entry threshold high and are advised to first acquire basic drawing knowledge.
Are the examples mainly black-and-white line drawings or color renderings?
Judging from its theme and the publisher's style, the content is likely primarily black-and-white line drawings with in-depth discussion of line, composition, and light-shadow relationships, possibly supplemented by light color or marker rendering, with the core being line-based form-building skills.
What is the main difference between this book and classic imported hand-drawing textbooks (e.g., Architectural Graphics)?
The main difference lies in cultural context and aesthetic system. The book's cases, aesthetic standards, and subjects are rooted in China, emphasizing the proportions, resonance, and mood of Chinese space, while foreign textbooks are mostly based on Western architectural systems and perspective theory. The two can complement each other, offering different dimensions for understanding hand drawing.

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段武森 Author

Duan Wusen: public information is limited. At present, it is known only that the author has one work, Chinese Hand-drawing, commonly classified under design. Based on the available information, Duan's writing and publishing focus is on hand-drawing art and design, and through the subject of Chinese Hand-drawing the book presents the techniques and appearance of Chinese hand-drawing. Because reliable records of birth and death dates, nationality, education, and positions are unavailable, it is difficult to give a fuller account of the author's life and creative development, or to determine whether there are other works or long-term involvement in related teaching or research. As far as this single work in the database is concerned, readers may treat it as an entry point into the topic of Chinese hand-drawing design; the book's specific content, background, and actual influence still need to be verified against the original book or more authoritative sources, and this introduction makes no speculative claims.

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