Chinese Arts and Crafts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521186551)

Chinese arts and crafts enjoy a unique reputation in the history of material culture and civilisation. For several thousand years, crafts have echoed the rhythm of daily life in China. From rural society to the imperial court, these crafts have served a practical purpose, constantly evolving with changes in lifestyle. In this illustrated introduction Hang Jian and Guo Qiuhui discuss the colorful history and development of distinctive Chinese crafts, including ceramics, furniture, clothing and decorative arts.

Author: Jian Hang, Qiuhui Guo
ISBN-10: 0521186552
ISBN-13: 9780521186551
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/09/2012
Pages: 202
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.01h x 6.25w x 0.47d