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The following resources are ones I use to develop my understanding of ink rubbings, covering both their traditional foundations and technical processes. They inform how I approach materials, methods, and historical context in my practice.
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Black Tigers: A Grammar of Chinese Rubbings - Kenneth Starr
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On Batik Ink Rubbings with library@orchard Resident, Malik Mazlan
The linked video below shows a clear demonstration of the traditional Chinese ink rubbing process. It highlights the main materials, ink, paper, and carved surfaces, and how they are used at each step, without any verbal explanation
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Mirroring China's Past: The Art of Chinese Rubbings
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