Unique in style, Chinese furniture has long been celebrated for its elegant, artistic lines and strong, durable structure. Ranging from pieces designed simply to display the beauty and texture of natural woods to magnificent pieces decorated with lavish carvings, lacquer or precious metals and stones, Chinese furniture is an outstanding representative of the oriental arts. This book provides an accessible, 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.
By:
Xiaoming Zhang Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 260g ISBN:9780521186469 ISBN 10: 0521186463 Series:Introductions to Chinese Culture Pages: 142 Publication Date:11 April 2011 Audience:
General/trade
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Adult education
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ELT Advanced
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
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.