Chinese Art : Close-Up Paperback / softback
by Carol Michaelson, Jane Portal
Part of the Close-up series
Paperback / softback
Description
Beautifully illustrated with an array of Chinese art, this book offers a closer look at the rich variety of styles, decoration, motifs and patterns – and the sheer craftsmanship – of Chinese culture.
The book is arranged thematically and opens by taking a look at the essential nature and meaning of Chinese art.
Chapters that follow place the objects and designs into their cultural context.
Each of the intriguing and beautiful artworks is then explored further with amazing close-up views, allowing the reader to get even closer than a behind-the-scenes museum or gallery tour.
By showing the complete artwork alongside a detail, the authors provide a fresh view of each object which often allows intriguing comparisons between seemingly unrelated objects and media.
The selection of art and details evoke the hand and eye of the most talented Chinese craftsmen past and present.
Ideal as a spur to creative inspiration or as souvenir or introduction to a museum visit, this stunning book offers an alternative view of the wide range of Chinese art.
The book highlights in close-up and gorgeous colour the most breathtaking aspects of workmanship, materials and design found in stunning ceramics, lacquer, jade, metalwork, brush painting and woodblock printing.
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:144 pages, 150 Illustrations, color
- Publisher:British Museum Press
- Publication Date:29/09/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9780714124797
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:144 pages, 150 Illustrations, color
- Publisher:British Museum Press
- Publication Date:29/09/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9780714124797
