Chinese bronze ware
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Chinese bronze ware
（Introductions to Chinese culture）
Cambridge University Press, 2011
- : pbk
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Appendix:Chronological table of the Chinese dynasties
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The emergence of bronze ware forms a crucial chapter in the history of human civilization. Although not the first country to enter the Bronze Age, China enjoys a unique position in world history because of the great variety of innovative and beautiful bronze ware that has been unearthed on China's vast territory. These artifacts provide a window into the art and culture of ancient China. Chinese Bronze Ware introduces the reader to this magnificent culture with thorough discussion of the context and significance of bronze production, vivid descriptions and full color illustrations.
Table of Contents
- 1. Bronze Age
- 2. The world of bronze ware
- 3. Beauty of patterns: from legend to reality
- 4. History recorded in inscriptions
- 5. Convergence and pluralism
- 6. Brilliant sunset glow
- 7. Discovering, collecting and studying bronze ware
- Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.
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