Chinese Clothing - Brossura

Hua, Mei

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0521186897 ISBN 13: 9780521186896

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Riassunto

Chinese clothing has undergone continuous transformations throughout history, providing a reflection of the culture in place at any given time. A wealth of archaeological findings coupled with ancient mythology, poetry and songs enable us to see the development of distinctive Chinese fashions through the ages. This illustrated introductory survey takes the reader through traditional Chinese clothing, ornamentation and ceremonial wear, discusses the importance of silk and the diverse costumes of China's ethnic groups before considering modern trends and China's place in the fashion world today.

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Descrizione del libro:

This illustrated introduction to the history of Chinese clothing takes the reader through traditional Chinese costumes, ornamentation and ceremonial wear, discusses the importance of silk and the diverse costumes of China's ethnic groups before considering modern trends and China's place in the fashion world today.

L'autore:

Mei Hua is Professor of Women's Studies at Tianjin Normal University and head of the Huamei Clothing Ornament Culturology Study. A columnist for People's Daily, she has published widely on the subject of Chinese clothing and culture.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0521186897
• ISBN 13: 9780521186896
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 172