Chinese Furniture Paperback / softback
by Xiaoming Zhang
Part of the Introductions to Chinese Culture series
Paperback / softback
Description
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.
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:142 pages, 1 Maps; 104 Halftones, color
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:03/03/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521186469
Information
-
Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:142 pages, 1 Maps; 104 Halftones, color
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:03/03/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521186469
