Chinese furniture

Author(s)

    • Zhang, Xiaoming
    • Kang, Jian
    • Han, Huizhi
    • Wang, Wenliang

Bibliographic Information

Chinese furniture

Zhang Xiaoming ; [translated from the original Chinese by Kang Jian, Han Huizhi, and Wang Wenliang]

(Introductions to Chinese culture)

Cambridge University Press, 2011

  • : pbk

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Appendix:Chronological table of the Chinese dynasties

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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.

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.

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Details

  • NCID
    BB0553733X
  • ISBN
    • 9780521186469
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    chi
  • Place of Publication
    Cambridge, UK
  • Pages/Volumes
    135 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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