Chinese Furniture

Informationen zum Autor Xiaoming Zhang is associate professor of the Art School of Shandong University of Technology. She has published widely on the art history and culture of China. Klappentext This book provides an accessible! illustrated introduction to the long history! production techniques and cultural significance of Chinese furniture. Zusammenfassung Unique in style! Chinese furniture has long been celebrated for its elegant! artistic lines and strong! durable structure. This book provides an illustrated introduction to the history! production techniques and rich variety of Chinese furniture! revealing the important part that this furniture has played in the development of China's culture. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Historical overview; 2. The lingering charm of texture; 3. Structure and shape; 4. Decorative techniques; 5. Interesting patterns; 6. Cultural significance; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.

Product details

• Authors: Zhang Xiaoming, Xiaoming Zhang
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.03.2011
• EAN: 9780521186469
• ISBN: 978-0-521-18646-9
• No. of pages: 142
• Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture; Introductions to Chinese Cultu; Introductions to Chinese Culture; Introductions to Chinese Cultu
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Miscellaneous