China''s Crafts - The Story of How They''re Made and What They Mean

This book, first published in 1981, provides a comprehensive appraisal of China's crafts. Its historical approach and numerous illustrations not only reveal the ancient origins of many of China's arts, but also offer the means for evaluating modern crafts in light of past achievements.

List of contents

Introduction Audrey Topping Part 1. The Setting 1. The Artisans 2. China’s Artistic Development 3. Motifs and Symbols in Chinese Art Colour Plates Part 2. The Crafts 4. Pottery and Porcelain 5. Jade, Hardstones and Ivory 6. Silk Weaving and Embroidery 7. Lacquerware 8. Cloisonné, Metalwork and Glass 9. Folk and Regional Arts

About the author

Roberta Helmer Stalberg and Ruth Nesi

Summary

This book, first published in 1981, provides a comprehensive appraisal of China’s crafts. Its historical approach and numerous illustrations not only reveal the ancient origins of many of China’s arts, but also offer the means for evaluating modern crafts in light of past achievements.

Product details

• Authors: Ruth Nesi, Nesi Ruth, Roberta Helmer Stalberg, Roberta Helmer Nesi Stalberg, Stalberg Roberta Helmer
• Assisted by: Audrey Topping (Introduction)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.10.2023
• EAN: 9780367773694
• ISBN: 978-0-367-77369-4
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Chinese Literature and Arts
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Miscellaneous; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; POETRY / General, Poetry, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Society & culture: general, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Society and culture: general, Poetry / Poems