Chinese Arts and Crafts

By Jian Hang and Qiuhui Guo

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521186552
• ISBN13: 9780521186551
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.0"