Description: A lavishly illustrated encyclopedic survey of the history of Chinese ceramics from its earliest origins through the Qing dynasty, showing the grace and grandeur of this art form This lavishly illustrated catalogue is a comprehensive historical review of Chinese ceramics covering newly excavated discoveries from the Paleolithic era thousands of years ago to the end of the Qing dynasty in 1911. Throughout China's history there has been an ongoing practice of invention and innovation in the forms, materials, decorations, and functions of ceramics made in China, both for the domestic market and for its ever-growing trade with foreign markets. The creation of ceramic ware holds a special and very important place among the many arts and inventions that characterize Chinese culture, society, and civilization. The product of a ten-year collaboration among eminent American, Chinese, and Japanese scholars, Chinese Ceramics offers a new perspective in interpreting the oldest and one of the most admired Chinese art forms, from its technological aspects to its aesthetic value. The volume includes a chapter on Chinese export ceramics that delves into Chinese trade activities and ceramic wares made for export as well as a chapter about the authenticity of Chinese ceramics, discussing issues related to connoisseurship of this Chinese art. As author He Li writes, "Despite the rich variety of Chinese ceramics around the world, no fully illustrated, photographed survey of a complete history has been attempted in English. [This volume] will convey the excitement of encountering these specially chosen examples for the first time." Please see photographs, what you see is what you will receive.
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
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Book Title: Chinese Ceramics : from the Paleolithic Period Through the Qing Dynasty
Item Length: 1.2 in
Item Height: 0.2 in
Item Width: 0.9 in
Author: Laurie Barnes
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Sculpture & Installation, Asian / General, History / Ancient & Classical, Ceramics
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication Year: 2010
Book Series: The Culture and Civilization of China Ser.
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Art
Item Weight: 127.5 Oz
Number of Pages: 608 Pages
