Custodians of the Scholar's Way: Chinese Scholars' Objects in Precious Woods - Softcover

Flacks, Marcus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1909631043 ISBN 13: 9781909631045

Publisher: Sylph Editions, 2014

Synopsis

This latest publication from Marcus Flacks examines and contextualizes more than two hundred masterpieces in wood, each of which was an element of the classical Chinese scholar’s studio. Among these objects are several rare censers, a spectacular carrying box with woven bamboo panels, a magnificent carved imperial pillow, and many other objects made for scholar and emperor alike. Conceived around five ideal models of scholars’ studios, Custodians of the Scholar’s Way is a feast for the eye and for the intellect. It is beautifully produced, lush with breathtaking full-color images of the magnificent scholars’ objects created over the span of a millennium, and includes an approachable yet erudite introductory essay by Flacks that enables both novice and expert to gain a deeper understanding of the history and delight of Chinese scholars’ objects.

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About the Author

Marcus Flacks has been one of the forces behind the promotion and illumination of Chinese objets d’art for more than twenty years. He is the author of Classical Chinese Furniture and Contemplating Rocks, both published by Sylph Editions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sylph Editions
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1909631043
• ISBN 13: 9781909631045
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480