Author: James C. Y. Watt
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 0870998250
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 250
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The material presented in this volume significantly extends what has been known to date of Asian textiles produced from the Tang (618-907) through the early Ming period (late 14th-early 15th century), and new documentation gives full recognition to the importance of luxury textiles in the history of Asian art. Costly silks and embroideries were the primary vehicle for the migration of motifs and styles from one part of Asia to another, particularly during the Tang and Mongol (1207-1368) periods. In addition, they provide material evidence of both the cultural and religious ties that linked ethnic groups and the impetus to artistic creativity that was inspired by exposure to foreign goods.
Author: James C. Y. Watt
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
ISBN: 9780870998270
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 238
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The demise of the Silk Roads and the end of expansionist policies, together with the rapid increase in maritime trade, brought to an end the vital economic and cultural interchange that had characterized the years preceding the death of the Ming-dynasty Yongle emperor in 1424. Overland, intrepid merchants no longer transported silks throughout Eurasia and weavers no longer traveled to distant lands. But the products that survive from that wondrous time attest to a glorious era - when silk was resplendent as gold.
Author: Yamanaka & Company
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Languages : en
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Author: China Institute in America
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Category : Art objects, Chinese
Languages : en
Pages : 4
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Author: Verity Wilson
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
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Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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Every Chinese textile tells a story, and this book tells many stories of Chinese life and legend through the sumptuous textiles that adorn its pages. Breathtaking in workmanship, colour and design, they were made for a purpose, and it is those created for celebrations that dominate the selection in this book. As well as dealing with technique and influence, Wilson tells the story of each piece - why it was made and for whom - and introduces us to a galaxy of characters from China's history and legend. The superb photography allows us to see how richly these textiles reflect the culture from which they come.
Author: Alan Preist
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 107
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An excellent introduction to the study of Chinese textiles, this volume was originally written as a handbook to accompany a special exhibit of Chinese court robes and accessories presented by the Museum in December, 1931. In addition to providing an historical background information essential to understanding these beautiful objects, specific examples from the Met's collection are discussed in detail.
Author: William Rockhill Nelson Gallery of Art and Mary Atkins Museum of Fine Arts
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Languages : en
Pages : 52
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Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 438
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Author: Alan Priest
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Languages : en
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Author: Paul Haig
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
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Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 312
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A comprehensive guide to collectible Chinese textiles shown in over 500 color photos, with an understandable grading system to aid in establishing value. This beautifully illustrated book is designed for all historians, Asian study scholars, and textile collectors, from beginning to advanced. It is a real-world representation of court robes, badges and decorative textiles and a must for appraisers and connoisseurs alike.
