Chinese Arts and Crafts

by Jian Hang, Qiuhui Guo

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521186551
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/09/2012
Series:	Introductions to Chinese Culture
Edition description:	Third edition
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Hang Jian is Professor and Deputy Dean of the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University. A graduate of the Central Academy of Arts, Beijing and previously a senior visiting scholar at Cornell University, Hang Jian has published widely on Chinese art, design and aesthetics.

Guo Qiuhui completed his doctoral studies at the Department of Art History, Tsinghua University. Currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, he has co-authored various books on Chinese art.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. The history of traditional arts and crafts in China; 2. Utensils; 3. Clothing; 4. Furniture; 5. Decoration; 6. Entertainment; 7. Commerce; 8. Arts and crafts legends; 9. The development of arts and crafts today; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.