Chinese Bronze Ware

by Song Li

Overview

The emergence of bronze ware forms a crucial chapter in the history of human civilization. Although not the first country to enter the Bronze Age, China enjoys a unique position in world history because of the great variety of innovative and beautiful bronze ware that has been unearthed on China's vast territory. These artifacts provide a window into the art and culture of ancient China. Chinese Bronze Ware introduces the reader to this magnificent culture with thorough discussion of the context and significance of bronze production, vivid descriptions and full-color illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521186858
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/03/2011
Series:	Introductions to Chinese Culture
Edition description:	Updated
Pages:	164
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Li Song is a member of the Theory Committee of the Chinese Artists Association, former editor-in-chief of Fine Art and Chinese Fine Art magazines, and deputy director of the Yanhuang Art Museum. He has published widely on the history of Chinese art.

Table of Contents

1. Bronze Age; 2. The world of bronze ware; 3. Beauty of patterns: from legend to reality; 4. History recorded in inscriptions; 5. Convergence and pluralism; 6. Brilliant sunset glow; 7. Discovering, collecting and studying bronze ware; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.