Weaving China S Past
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Weaving China S Past The Amy S Glague Collection Of Chinese Textiles
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Author : Claudia Brown
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Weaving China S Past The Amy S Glague Collection Of Chinese Textiles written by Claudia Brown and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with categories.
Weaving China S Past
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Author : Claudia Brown
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Weaving China S Past written by Claudia Brown and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Western admiration of China's silk textiles dates back at least to the days of the Roman empire. The establishment of the Chinese republic caused a large number of imperial costumes, no longer needed for court ritual, to enter collectors' hands. Textiles curators have studied these in depth, yet American museums are just recently begining to explore the broader topic of Chinese textiles, and to present splendid examples of the art along with porcelains, bronzes, enamels, and other decorative art traditions of China. Weaving China's Past examines an extraordinary private collection of Chinese textiles of diverse styles, functions, and techniques. The collection is remarkable for its chronological expanse, with works ranging in date from the Song (960-1279) and Jin (1115-1234) dynasties through the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). The book examines the relationship of these textiles to the greater fabric of Chinese art. Pieces in the collection have been subjected to microscopic examination and radiocarbon dating as well as full examination by a textiles conservator, and the results of these studies are included. The yarn type, thread count, weave, and supplementary materials are identified. Several of the brocades feature gold fibers, and these have been analyzed to identify specific techniques. A remarkable discovery was the use of peacock feathers twisted with silk fibers in a kesi woven during the Qing dynasty. The study of Chinese silk textiles, like the study of Chinese ceramics and metalwork, offers a glimpse into a complex tradition in which both organized industry and individual creativity played a role. Traditional China viewed spinning, weaving, and embroidery as divinely inspiredarts to be practiced dutifully in the home. Concurrently, however, luxury textiles were commissioned for religious, state, and private use. Silk was essential in China's foreign policy, used along with gifts of tea and silver to pacify borderlands. Together with porcelain, silk became a major commodity for export to Europe. Elaborate techniques were developed for producing complex designs in both brocade and embroidery. During China's later dynasties, textile arts were pursued as fine arts, appreciated on equal footing with painting and calligraphy.
Exquisite Fabrics
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Author : Gao Chunming
language : en
Publisher: Shanghai Press
Release Date : 2010-03-16
Exquisite Fabrics written by Gao Chunming and has been published by Shanghai Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-16 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
This authoritative collector's book is the largest collection of Chinese weaving and embroider patterns available. For more than twenty-five hundred years the patterns of Chinese silk textiles captured the imaginations of their beholders. The woven and embroidered designs catalogued in Exquisite Fabrics, a survey by Gao Chunming, combine consummate mechanical and technical skill with an aesthetic vision driven by the need to communicate the most important message of Chinese culture. This Chinese art book is a compilation of over one thousand Chinese traditional designs found in weaving and embroidery. Known as zhiwen or wen in ancient China, these traditional patterns are the products of brilliant artistic skills that have been passed down from one generation to the next. Available in a gorgeous slipcase, this book presents a wide and comprehensive range of classical design motifs that include: dragons phoenix birds auspicious animals floral patterns insects and fish figures religious allegorical
History Of Textile Technology Of Ancient China
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Author : Weiji Cheng
language : en
Publisher: Science Press (NY)
Release Date : 1992
History Of Textile Technology Of Ancient China written by Weiji Cheng and has been published by Science Press (NY) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Art categories.
Pattern And Loom
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Author : John Becker
language : en
Publisher: Nordic Institute of Asian Studies
Release Date : 2014
Pattern And Loom written by John Becker and has been published by Nordic Institute of Asian Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Art categories.
This book reveals new knowledge on the development of weaving techniques across the centuries from China through to Europe.
The Roots Of Asian Weaving
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Author : Eric Boudot
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-10-01
The Roots Of Asian Weaving written by Eric Boudot and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-01 with categories.
This ground-breaking book documents the weaving traditions and textiles of one of Asia s most ethnically diverse areas - Southwest China, describing the looms and techniques of different ethnic groups, including diagrams, descriptions and photographs of the weaving processes and outstanding examples of textiles."
Chinese Textiles
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Author : Alan Preist
language : en
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Release Date : 1934-10-01
Chinese Textiles written by Alan Preist and has been published by Metropolitan Museum of Art this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1934-10-01 with History categories.
An excellent introduction to the study of Chinese textiles, this volume was originally written as a handbook to accompany a special exhibit of Chinese court robes and accessories presented by the Museum in December, 1931. In addition to providing an historical background information essential to understanding these beautiful objects, specific examples from the Met's collection are discussed in detail.
Weaving The Net
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Author : James Shinn
language : en
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations
Release Date : 1996
Weaving The Net written by James Shinn and has been published by Council on Foreign Relations this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Business & Economics categories.
China is emerging as a new great power in Asia. But what kind of power will China become--a wealthy trading partner or a belligerent adversary? This book argues for an American strategy that acknowledges and is fully prepared to deal with the vast uncertainty about China's future trajectory.
Filial Piety And Its Divine Rewards
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 2009-09-15
Filial Piety And Its Divine Rewards written by and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-15 with History categories.
Of the many ballads, tales, and plays extolling filial piety (xiao)--the foundational virtue of imperial China--none was more popular in that era than the legend of Dong Yong and his heavenly helpmate, Weaving Maiden. Continually revised and embellished over a millennium, the tale's popularity remains, finding new expression in Chinese film and opera in the twentieth century. The five versions of the legend presented here, alongside a selection of related texts, illustrate changing perceptions of xiao from the tenth century through the first part of the twentieth in a variety of genres. An appendix traces the development of the related legend of Weaving Maiden and Buffalo Boy from myth to folktale. Wilt L. Idema's Introduction traces the evolution of the central legend and its significance in the history of Chinese popular culture. Annotations explaining terms and references that may be unfamiliar to Western readers, a glossary, and a comprehensive bibliography further enhance the value of this book for both scholars and students.
Chinese Textiles
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Author : Verity Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Release Date : 2005-08
Chinese Textiles written by Verity Wilson and has been published by Victoria & Albert Museum this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Every Chinese textile tells a story, and this book tells many stories of Chinese life and legend through the sumptuous textiles that adorn its pages. Breathtaking in workmanship, colour and design, they were made for a purpose, and it is those created for celebrations that dominate the selection in this book. As well as dealing with technique and influence, Wilson tells the story of each piece - why it was made and for whom - and introduces us to a galaxy of characters from China's history and legend. The superb photography allows us to see how richly these textiles reflect the culture from which they come.