| Chinese Furniture Contributor(s): Zhang, Xiaoming (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521186463 ISBN-13: 9780521186469 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $24.69 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Design | Furniture - Design | History & Criticism - History | Asia - China |
| Dewey: 749.095 |
| LCCN: 2011378137 |
| Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6.14" W x 8.97" (0.59 lbs) 142 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Zhang, Xiaoming: - 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. |