{"product_id":"china-magnificent-dagny-carter-9781432564117","title":"China Magnificent: Five Thousand Years Of Chinese Art","description":"\"\"China Magnificent: Five Thousand Years Of Chinese Art\"\" by Dagny Carter is a comprehensive overview of the art and culture of China, spanning five millennia. The book covers a wide range of art forms, including painting, sculpture, calligraphy, ceramics, jade, and textiles. It explores the evolution of Chinese art and its relationship to religion, politics, and society.The book begins with an introduction to the early dynasties of China and the emergence of Chinese art. It then delves into the art of the Tang and Song dynasties, considered the golden age of Chinese art. The book also covers the Ming and Qing dynasties, which saw the development of new art forms and the influence of Western art.Throughout the book, Carter provides detailed descriptions and analysis of key artworks, including famous pieces such as the Terracotta Army, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall of China. She also discusses the techniques and materials used in Chinese art and the symbolism and meaning behind many of the artworks.\"\"China Magnificent\"\" is a visually stunning book, with over 300 full-color photographs and illustrations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese art and culture, and provides a fascinating insight into the rich history and artistic traditions of China.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dagny Carter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1432564110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781432564117\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d","brand":"Dagny Carter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48439072391423,"sku":"9781432564117","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_64ef04de-d0f6-4b91-9204-4576f0cffafb.jpg?v=1777175241","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/china-magnificent-dagny-carter-9781432564117","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}