Chinese Classical Furniture (Images of America Series)
Grace Wu Bruce,Oxford University Press
Here is a beautifully illustrated introduction to Ming Dynasty hardwood furniture, known for its classical beauty and clever design. Includes a short history of Chinese furniture styles; a discussion of the many varieties of chairs, tables, beds, cabinets, and stands included among Ming pieces; and uses woodblock prints of the time to illustrate how the pieces were arranged and used. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. History and Development of Chinese Furniture 2. Ming Dynasty Furniture 3. Woods, Construction, and Design 4. Interiors and Decoration 5. 20th-Century Developments in the Study and Collection of Ming Furniture Chronological Table
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Index
96 pgs, 25 color & 27 b&w plates, 5x8, hardcover
$24.95
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