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Treasures of China : the glories of the Kingdom of the Dragon /

Charts the development of decorative arts and crafts in China, and the accompanying growth of ideas spiritual, philosophical, and political. Each chapter balances history with commentary that explains the art forms and reveals the nature and significance of their rich symbolism.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chinnery, John D.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Duncan Baird Publishers, ©2008.
Subjects:
Art objects > China.
Art, Chinese.
China > Civilization.
Objets d'art > Chine.
Art chinois.
Chine > Civilisation.
Art objects.
Civilization.
China.
Description
Summary:Charts the development of decorative arts and crafts in China, and the accompanying growth of ideas spiritual, philosophical, and political. Each chapter balances history with commentary that explains the art forms and reveals the nature and significance of their rich symbolism.
Physical Description:224 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 31 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-215) and index.
ISBN:9781844836505
1844836509
9781844835232
1844835235
9781844836215
1844836215