Flowers and Lanterns Shine Like Daylight

(This book received key support from the Shandong Provincial Writers Association in 2024) [Guardian of Suzhou lantern-making heritage × rising star of the Wu School of Painting × director of intangible cultural heritage documentaries] Influenced by the art of the Wu School of Painting and Suzhou’s classical garden architecture, Suzhou lanterns are exquisite and distinctive, earning a place on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. In modern times, they have also kept pace with the times, evolving into illuminated displays that combine sound, light, electricity, and motion. Yet the Suzhou lantern market has long been challenged by cheap, mass-produced plastic lanterns, while lantern artisans face the task of adapting and revitalizing their craft, continually exploring and innovating... From heritage films to campus culture; from the “You Lai Zai” lantern to the “Ten Thousand Eyes” lantern; from revitalizing the industry to bringing the past into the present; from 3D printing to marketing and promotion; from taking the craft abroad to lighting up the world! Spring turns to autumn, yet the lights never go out; the flame is passed on, enduring for generations! This book comprises four volumes: Suzhou Lanterns in Embroidery and Color, The Craftsman’s Suzhou Style, The Ten Thousand Eyes Lantern, and Lanterns Burning Among the Flowers.