This nearly two hour DVD is designed to provide the new-comer to inside painted snuff bottles a brief introduction to this intriguing art and to give an in depth insight into the creation process of one of these miniature masterpieces. The DVD is divided into 6 chapters:
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1) A brief introduction to the importance of arts in Chinese culture
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2) A brief history of snuff bottles including photographs of some early and middle period bottles
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3) An exhibit of a variety of modern paintings
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4) An explanation, with video, of the fabrication by abrasion of a bottle from a block of solid crystal glass
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5) A condensed viewing from beginning to end of the 50+ hour process of painting one side of a bottle by outstanding artist Wang Sijia
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6) A conclusion which includes a presentation of some resources that are available for the collector.
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