Traditional Chinese Toggles
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Traditional Chinese Toggles
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Author : Margaret Duda
language : en
Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
Release Date : 2011
Traditional Chinese Toggles written by Margaret Duda and has been published by Editions Didier Millet this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
This volume is a much-needed reference guide to the historical and cultural significance of Chinese toggles or zhuizi - carved pieces of jade, ivory, bone, wood, shell and semi-precious stones used by the Chinese in ancient times as counterweights to secure personal effects like tobacco pipes and money pouches to their belts. Over time, toggles became treasured objects of identity and expression, believed to bring the bearer good luck, happiness, fertility, longevity and health. The book explains how toggles were used in daily and ceremonial life, and interprets the designs that are fundamental to understanding these artefacts. Accompanied by stunning photography and detailed descriptions, Traditional Chinese Toggles: Counterweights and Charms will be the definitive illustrative guide to this little-known Chinese art form.
Substance And Symbol In Chinese Toggles
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Author : Schuyler Van Rensselaer Cammann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1962
Substance And Symbol In Chinese Toggles written by Schuyler Van Rensselaer Cammann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962 with Art objects, Chinese categories.
Life Of Illusion
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Life Of Illusion written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with categories.
Substance And Symbol In Chinese Toggles
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Author : Schuyler V. R. Cammann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1962-03-02
Substance And Symbol In Chinese Toggles written by Schuyler V. R. Cammann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962-03-02 with categories.
A catalogue of Chinese belt toggles in the Bieber collection.
Substance And Symbol In Chinese Toggles
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Author : Schuyler Van Rensselaer Cammann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1962
Substance And Symbol In Chinese Toggles written by Schuyler Van Rensselaer Cammann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962 with Art objects, Chinese categories.
Chinese Lattice Designs
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Author : Daniel Sheets Dye
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-12-03
Chinese Lattice Designs written by Daniel Sheets Dye and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-03 with Art categories.
Chinese craft design excelled in the manipulation of geometric space and reached its highest point in the design of window lattices on Chinese houses. Long recognized as an important folk art, window lattices have been generally neglected as an art form and this book is the first work on the subject since the 17th century. Fortunately, it is also the definitive work on the subject, and though no book can present a complete coverage of Chinese lattice, this book is a great classic study and an incredibly rich source of design for Westerners. More than 1200 designs are shown here, arranged in a clear system of classification that includes 22 areas of related design — borders, brackets, tail pieces, and so on. The lattices are classified according to one basic figure or concept, and the hundreds of beautiful design variations fall into only 26 categories: parallelogram, octagon or octagon square, hexagon, single focus frames, double focus frames, triple focus frames, quintuple focus frames, no focus frames, wedge-lock, presentation, out-lock, in-out bound, the Han line, parallel waves, opposed waves, recurving wave, loop-continued, like swastikas (a Buddhist symbol), unlike swastikas, central Ju I, allover Ju I, S-scroll, U-scroll, rustic ice-ray, symmetrical ice-ray, and square and round. Each category is introduced in sections at the front. In addition, there is usually a short description for each design and every design is designated by name, location, and approximate date of construction. Professor Dye spent over 21 years studying and copying lattices all over China, and because of the ravages of time and changing cultural values, this collection can probably never be duplicated. Balanced, intricate, sometimes asymmetrical, usually harmonious, these lattice designs present a wealth of material for the Western commercial artist, textile designer, pattern-maker, and craftsman. Reflecting their Chinese heritage, these designs are universal and can be used almost anywhere.
Chinese Furniture
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Author : Karen Mazurkewich
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2024-05-14
Chinese Furniture written by Karen Mazurkewich and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-14 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.
Encyclopedia Of Mythological Objects
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Author : Theresa Bane
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2020-05-29
Encyclopedia Of Mythological Objects written by Theresa Bane and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-29 with Social Science categories.
Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers.
Arts Of Asia
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-07
Arts Of Asia written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07 with Art, Asian categories.
Chinese Islamic Works Of Art 1644 1912
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Author : Emily Byrne Curtis
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-11-27
Chinese Islamic Works Of Art 1644 1912 written by Emily Byrne Curtis and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-27 with Art categories.
Chinese-Islamic studies have concentrated thus far on the arts of earlier periods with less attention paid to works from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). This book focuses on works of Chinese-Islamic art from the late seventeenth century to the present day and bring to the reader’s attention several new areas for consideration. The book examines glass wares which were probably made for a local Chinese-Muslim clientele, illustrating a fascinating mixture of traditional Chinese and Muslim craft traditions. While the inscriptions on them can be related directly to the mosque lamps of the Arab world, their form and style of decoration is characteristically that of Han Chinese. Several contemporary Chinese Muslim artists have succeeded in developing a unique fusion of calligraphic styles from both cultures. Other works examined include enamels, porcelains, and interior painted snuff bottles, with emphasis on either those with Arabic inscriptions, or on works by Chinese Muslim artists. The book includes a chapter written by Dr. Shelly Xue and an addendum written by Dr. Riccardo Joppert. This book will appeal to scholars working in art history, religious studies, Chinese studies, Chinese history, religious history, and material culture.