Chinese Furniture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521186469)

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.

Author: Xiaoming Zhang
ISBN-10: 0521186463
ISBN-13: 9780521186469
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/03/2011
Pages: 142
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.97h x 6.14w x 0.36d