The Chinese Collection: Selected Works from the Norton Museum of Art.

The book is in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent. Text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'The Chinese Collection: Selected Works from the Norton Museum of Art marks the first major publication of the Museum's permanent collection of Chinese art since 1972. It appears as the Museum inaugurates a new wing, with gallery space of the display of objects that are favorites with Museum visitors. The catalog documents the significant growth of the Chinese collection since the Museum's beginnings, with Ralph H. Norton's acquisition in 1942 of just over 100 carved jades and headstones and continues following especially notable additions to the collection and their time periods.It offers a scholarly and curatorial reevaluation of the collection that benefits form the explosion of art historical research and publishing in Chinese and Western languages in the paste three decades. Accompanies by full-page and full-color illustrations of 110 objects, the entries place the objects within the context of China's rich cultural and artistic heritage. It also includes scholarly essays.' 279 pages. 9.3 x 11.75 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require, we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.…