Emperors' treasures: Chinese art from the National Palace Museum, Taipei

"Emperors' Treasures features artworks from the renowned National Palace Museum, Taipei. It encompasses paintings, calligraphy, bronzes, ceramics, lacquer ware, jades, and textiles exemplifying the finest craftsmanship and imperial taste. The Chinese art book book explores the identities o...

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Other Authors: Xu, Jay (Editor), He, Li 1950- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco, CA Asian Art Museum, Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture [2016]
Edition:First edition
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"Emperors' Treasures features artworks from the renowned National Palace Museum, Taipei. It encompasses paintings, calligraphy, bronzes, ceramics, lacquer ware, jades, and textiles exemplifying the finest craftsmanship and imperial taste. The Chinese art book book explores the identities of eight Chinese rulers...seven emperors and one empress...who reigned from the early 12th through early 20th centuries. They are portrayed in a story line that highlights artworks of their eras, from the dignified Song to the coarse yet subtle Yuan, and from the brilliant Ming until the final, dazzling Qing period. Emperors' Treasures examines each ruler's distinct contribution to the arts and how each developed his or her aesthetic and connoisseurship"...
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xvii, 254 Seiten
ISBN:9780939117734
9780939117741

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