Author: Alfred SalmonyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Carved Jade of Ancient Chinese
Author: Alfred SalmonyCarved Jade of Ancient China
Author: Alfred SalmonyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Carved Jade of Ancient Chinese
Author: Alfred SalmonyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780875567389
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
Chinese Jade
Author: Ming YuPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521186846
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Chinese jade.
Chinese Jade Carving
Author: S. Howard HansfordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects, Chinese
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Chinese Jade
Author: Jessica RawsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
The Chinese have revered the mystery and magic of jade since ancient times. This authoritative book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of six thousand years of development, from the earliest cultures to the twentieth century. The author describes and assesses the variety of roles and functions, ritual and ceremonial, which jade has played in China. Recent discoveries from hitherto little known neolithic cultures of around 3000 BC have highlighted the extraordinary skills of the craftsmen and the complexity of the cultures that supported them. Other remarkable finds include the precursors of the famous jade suits, which range from jade plaques and shrouds dating from about 900 BC to superb pendants and sword fittings carved for a king buried near Canton in around 122 BC. This catalogue describes over 300 outstanding pieces from Sir Joseph Hotung's collection, which spans the history of jade in China. Drawing upon the very latest archaeological reseach to set jade in its historical and artistic context, this work will stand as a definitive reference for many years to come. In her wide-ranging introduction to the catalogue the author analyses the arguments and sets out new views, supplementing this major essay with a series of shorter introductions to the chronological sections into which the jades of different types, shapes and functions have been divided. The book is fully illustrated throughout with specially commisioned photographs of each piece from the collection, all in color, along with comparative examples from the rich collection of the British Museum.
Chinese Jade
Author: Barry TillChinese Jade
Author: Frank DavisPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473394724
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
Gemmology is the science of natural and artificial gems and gemstones, considered to be a geoscience and a branch of mineralogy. Although a profession in its own right, gemmology is often studied by jewellers to augment their abilities of gem identification. This comprehensive guide concentrates on the history of Jade in China, and includes the chapters: The Chou Dynasty; The Classic Age of Jade Carving—from Han to Sung; From Sung to Ming; From Ming Onwards; The Material Aspect of Jade; Jade Objects of the Chou Dynasty Tabulated from Laufer; Note on the Lo-Yang Tombs; and Common Symbols. This rare text constitutes a definitive guide on the subject and will greatly appeal to gemmologists and collectors of rare gemmological texts. This book has been elected for republication due to its immense educational value, and is proudly republished here with a new introduction on the topic.
Scientific Examination of Art
Author: Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309096251
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Examines the application of scientific methods to the study and conservation of art and cultural properties. This work addresses scientific topics of broad interest, cutting across the boundaries of traditional disciplines and attracting up to 250 leadingresearchers in the field.
Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages
Author: Jessica RawsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects, Chinese
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description