Chinese Arts and Crafts - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521186552 ISBN 13 : 9780521186551

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

Chinese Arts and Crafts This illustrated introduction discusses the colorful history and development of distinctive Chinese crafts, including ceramics, furniture, clothing and decorative arts. Full description

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Hang Jian is Professor and Deputy Dean of the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University. A graduate of the Central Academy of Arts, Beijing and previously a senior visiting scholar at Cornell University, Hang Jian has published widely on Chinese art, design and aesthetics.

Guo Qiuhui completed his doctoral studies at the Department of Art History, Tsinghua University. Currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, he has co-authored various books on Chinese art.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Chinese arts and crafts enjoy a unique reputation in the history of material culture and civilisation. For several thousand years, crafts have echoed the rhythm of daily life in China. From rural society to the imperial court, these crafts have served a practical purpose, constantly evolving with changes in lifestyle. In this illustrated introduction Hang Jian and Guo Qiuhui discuss the colorful history and development of distinctive Chinese crafts, including ceramics, furniture, clothing and decorative arts.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0521186552
• ISBN 13: 9780521186551
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 202