Chinese Jade

Ming Yu

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Cambridge University Press
20 September 2011

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design; History

Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture

The Chinese people have honoured, revered and cherished jade for over 8,000 years. Consequently, jade has played a unique role in the development of Chinese culture. Jade carvings survive not simply as beautiful works of art, but also as cultural relics shedding light on the spiritual life of ancient China. Utilising a wealth of archaeological evidence and illustrated with precious artifacts, Chinese Jade provides an introduction to the fascinating world of Chinese jade from ancient to modern times.

By: Ming Yu
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 280g
ISBN: 9780521186841
ISBN 10: 0521186846
Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 20 September 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; 1. Unveiling the mystery of jade: overview; 2. The sacred world: the time of jade for gods; 3. Imperial companions: the time of jade for kings; 4. Enter civil society: the time of jade for the people; 5. A colorful world: jade ware in modern times; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.

Yu Ming completed his postgraduate study at Beijing Normal University. He is deputy director of the Beijing Jade Culture Research Center and director of the Jade Collection Committee of the China Collectors' Association. Yu has spent many years dedicated to the research of jade ware and the dissemination of jade culture. Yu has published numerous books on Chinese jade, has participated in the development of a seven-part documentary on jade and has won awards for his work on cultural relics.

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Ming Yu

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