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This richly illustrated volume presents an accessible history of Chinese silk art. Combining an expansive perspective with systematic analysis and engaging prose complemented by extensive color imagery the author meticulously examines the essence of ancient Chinese silk artistry. The narrative excels through concise yet profound scholarship: tracing historical origins, exploring nuanced aesthetic depths, and illuminating core principles with scholarly elegance and intellectual pleasure. The Reconstructed textile patterns serve as indispensable visual narratives alongside the text, achieving exceptional contextual fidelity. These visual restorations create a resonant dialogue between between modern readers and historical artisans, allowing contemporary audiences to meaningfully connect with the invisible creators behind these masterworks. Beyond its scholarly contribution, this work holds significant practical value for advancing contemporary silk design and artistic practices. It thus represents a vital step toward perpetuating China s outstanding traditional cultural heritage.
Sommario
Geometric Rhythms (the Shang and Zhou Dynasties).- Animals and Clouds (the Han and Jin Dynasties).- Blend of East and West (the Wei and Tang Dynasties).- Different styles in the South and North (the Song and Liao Dynasties).- The Golden Era (the Jin and Yuan Dynasties).- Auspicious Symbols (the Ming Dynasty).- Kaleidoscope of Life (the Qing Dynasty).- Simplicity and Austerity (Ethnic Minorities).
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Prof. Zhao Feng is Dean of the School of Art and Archaeology, Zhejiang University (formerly Dean of Textile Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University). Founding Director of China National Silk Museum, he served as Deputy Director (1991-2010), Director (2010-2022), and is now Honorary Director (since 2022). He earned his MA at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (1984) and PhD from Donghua University (1997).His international fellowships include research at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1997-1998), the Royal Ontario Museum (1999), and the British Museum (2006). He established the Chinese Center for Textile Identification and Conservation (2000), founded the International Association for the Study of Silk Road Textiles (2015), and initiated Silk Road Week and Biennale of Natural Dyes (2019). Elected to ICOM’s Executive Board (2022), he also serves on CIETA board (Lyon), as Vice President of Chinese Museum Association, and holds the UNESCO Chair on Silk Roads Heritage at Zhejiang University.
Dr. Su Miao is Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University’s College of Textile Science and Engineering (International Institute of Silk). She serves as Executive Deputy Director of both the Silk Culture Research and Heritage Center of Chinese Cultural Promotion Society, Hangzhou, and the International Center for Silk and Silk Road Studies at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University. Her research focuses on silk craftsmanship transmission, textile and costume art history and theory, and textile intangible cultural heritage with digital applications. She has conducted visiting research at the Danish Centre for Textile Research and the Royal Armory in Sweden.Prof. Su leads sub-projects for major national initiatives including the National Key R&D Program, and has presided over projects funded by the National Social Science Foundation of China, Ministry of Education Social Science Fund, and provincial/municipal agencies. Her publications include five scholarly books, four edited exhibition catalogues, and over forty Chinese/English academic papers.
Dr. Rao Ping is a Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Foreign Language Studies, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University. She received her PhD in Linguistics from the Institute of Linguistics (now Institute of Language Sciences) at Shanghai International Studies University in 2013. She conducted visiting research at the Research Centre for Linguistic Typology at La Trobe University, Australia, in 2009, and at the Department of Linguistics at the University of Florida, USA, in 2016. Her research interests include contrastive linguistics, semantics, and translation studies. She has a particular interest in the comparative study of Chinese culture and the cultures of English-speaking countries. In recent years, she has been actively engaged in the international dissemination of Chinese culture, with a special focus on ancient Chinese silk art.
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This richly illustrated volume presents an accessible history of Chinese silk art. Combining an expansive perspective with systematic analysis and engaging prose—complemented by extensive color imagery—the author meticulously examines the essence of ancient Chinese silk artistry. The narrative excels through concise yet profound scholarship: tracing historical origins, exploring nuanced aesthetic depths, and illuminating core principles with scholarly elegance and intellectual pleasure. The Reconstructed textile patterns serve as indispensable visual narratives alongside the text, achieving exceptional contextual fidelity. These visual restorations create a resonant dialogue between between modern readers and historical artisans, allowing contemporary audiences to meaningfully connect with the invisible creators behind these masterworks. Beyond its scholarly contribution, this work holds significant practical value for advancing contemporary silk design and artistic practices. It thus represents a vital step toward perpetuating China’s outstanding traditional cultural heritage.
