Chinese Silk: A Cultural History - Rilegato

Vainker, Shelagh

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0813534461 ISBN 13: 9780813534466

Casa editrice: Rutgers Univ Pr, 2004

Riassunto

Shelagh Vainker traces the cultural history of silk in China from its Neolithic origins to the twentieth century, considering its role in Chinese history, trade, religion and literature as well as its relationship to the other decorative arts. Drawing upon the most recent archaeological evidence from less perishable media such as jades, bronzes and ceramics along with paintings, poems and other texts, she brings together a wide range of material including some sources available until now only in Chinese. Recent acquisitions by public and private collections in the United States, Hong Kong and Europe are also included. The result is a book that illuminates the luxury of silk throughout the ages.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Shelagh Vainker is Curator of Chinese Art at the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, and University Lecturer in Chinese Art.

Product Description:

Book by Vainker Shelagh

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Rutgers Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0813534461
• ISBN 13: 9780813534466
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 224