• Chinese Arts & Crafts (English Version): A Cultural History from Jade & Bronze to Porcelain, Silk & Lacquer
  • Chinese Arts & Crafts (English Version): A Cultural History from Jade & Bronze to Porcelain, Silk & Lacquer
  • Chinese Arts & Crafts (English Version): A Cultural History from Jade & Bronze to Porcelain, Silk & Lacquer
  • Chinese Arts & Crafts (English Version): A Cultural History from Jade & Bronze to Porcelain, Silk & Lacquer
  • Chinese Arts & Crafts (English Version): A Cultural History from Jade & Bronze to Porcelain, Silk & Lacquer
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Chinese Arts & Crafts (English Version): A Cultural History from Jade & Bronze to Porcelain, Silk & Lacquer

Chinese Arts & Crafts (English Version): A Cultural History from Jade & Bronze to Porcelain, Silk & Lacquer

Explore Sculpture, Ceramics, Metalwork, Weaving & Dyeing, Bamboo Craft & the Four Treasures — A Cultural History of Chinese Craftsmanship, Not a How-to Craft Manual
This English-language guide opens Chinese arts and crafts as a cultural history—not as a step-by-step craft manual. Written by Hang Jian, vice president of the China Academy of Art, and Guo Qiuhui, a design art scholar from Tsinghua University, it moves from the origins and historical evolution of Chinese craftsmanship through its major categories: sculpture, ceramics, metalwork, weaving and dyeing, bamboo and paper craft, the Four Treasures of the Study, and even the traditional crafts behind salt, soy sauce, and wine. Along the way, it explains the techniques, the artisan stories, and the ideas and culture that lie behind the objects. If you want a readable, culturally grounded introduction to Chinese craftsmanship—rather than a how-to craft manual—this is it.
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Discover the Timeless Beauty of Chinese Arts and Crafts

Chinese Arts & Crafts offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the vast world of traditional Chinese handicrafts. Authored by renowned experts, this book is an ideal choice for anyone interested in Chinese culture, art history, or the stories behind the world's most celebrated crafts.

What's Inside:

  • A Journey Through Time: Explore the historical development of Chinese arts and crafts, from the primitive society through the Qing Dynasty and into the modern era .

  • Diverse Craft Categories: The book is organized to cover a wide range of crafts, including:

    • Utensils: Ceramics, bronzeware, and lacquerware .

    • Apparel: Silk weaving, printing, and dyeing techniques .

    • Furnishings & Adornments: Jade artwork, furniture, gold and silverware, and intricate carvings .

    • Folk & Entertainment Arts: Paper-cuts, New Year pictures, toys, and kites .

  • More Than Just Techniques: This book goes beyond simple descriptions to explain the cultural significance and philosophy behind the crafts, sharing the stories of the artisans who created them . It is a professional yet accessible read for a general audience .

Published as part of the "Sharing the Beauty of China" series and supported by the Chinese Traditional Culture Inheritance and Development Project, this volume is a valuable resource for understanding the soul of Chinese material culture

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