Chinese Art Motives: Interpreted (1915)

By Winifred Reed Tredwell

Book Overview

Chinese Art Motives: Interpreted is a book written by Winifred Reed Tredwell and published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive study of Chinese art motifs and their interpretation. The author has extensively researched various Chinese art forms, including pottery, porcelain, lacquerware, textiles, and paintings, to understand the cultural significance of each motif. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a specific motif, such as the dragon, phoenix, lotus, and peony. The author provides a detailed description of each motif, its historical and cultural significance, and how it is used in various art forms. The book also includes illustrations of each motif, which helps the reader understand the visual representation of the motif.Chinese Art Motives: Interpreted is a valuable resource for art historians, collectors, and enthusiasts who are interested in Chinese art and culture. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of Chinese art motifs and their significance, making it an essential reference for anyone interested in Chinese art.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166443612
• ISBN13: 9781166443610
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"