Chinese Furniture (Introductions to Chinese Culture) - Softcover

Zhang, Xiaoming

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521186463 ISBN 13: 9780521186469

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

Unique in style, Chinese furniture has long been celebrated for its elegant, artistic lines and strong, durable structure. Ranging from pieces designed simply to display the beauty and texture of natural woods, to magnificent pieces decorated with lavish carvings, lacquer or precious metals and stones, Chinese furniture is an outstanding representative of the oriental arts. This book provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the history, production techniques and rich variety of Chinese furniture, revealing the important part that this furniture has played in the development of China's culture.

About this title

Book Description:

Unique in style, Chinese furniture has long been celebrated for its elegant, artistic lines and strong, durable structure. This book provides an illustrated introduction to the history, production techniques and rich variety of Chinese furniture, revealing the important part that this furniture has played in the development of China's culture.

About the Author:

Xiaoming Zhang is associate professor of the Art School of Shandong University of Technology. She has published widely on the art history and culture of China.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0521186463
• ISBN 13: 9780521186469
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 142