Chinese Furniture
Chinese Furniture
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USDUnique 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.
- An accessible introduction to the rich history of Chinese furniture
- Written by a leading Chinese expert whose work is not widely available in the West
- Full colour illustrations support the discussion throughout
Product details
March 2011Paperback
9780521186469
142 pages
230 × 156 × 9 mm
0.26kg
104 colour illus. 1 map
Available
Table of Contents
- 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.
