Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 9787508509631
2006; Paperback;155*230mm;153pages
The traditional arts and crafts of China of have won unique good reputations in the history of the material culture of the various nationalities in the world . They had left us abundant cultural heritage, including a lot of man – made articles and wisdom of life. The book introduces the history and development of the traditional arts and crafts of China. Readers will learn how these arts and crafts of China.
Table of Contents
Preface
History and Background of the Traditional Arts and Crafts of China
Arts and Crafts during the Primitive Society
Arts and Crafts during the Xia, Shang and ZhouDynasties
Arts and Crafts during the Spring and AutumnPeriod and the Warring States Period
Arts and Crafts during the Qin and Han Dynasties
Arts and Crafts during the Six Dynasties
Arts and Crafts during the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties
Arts and Crafts during the Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan Dynasties
Arts and Crafts during the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Arts and Crafts in the Field of Utensil
Ceramics
Bronze Ware
Lacquer
Arts and Crafts in the Field of Apparel
Embroidery
Printing and Dyeing
Silk Weaving
Arts and Crafts in the Field of Furnishings
Furniture
Gold and Silver Ware, Glassware, Enamelware/
Bamboo Carving, Wood Carving, Ivory Carving
Arts and Crafts in the Field of Adornment
Jade Artwork
Paper-cut
New Year Picture
Arts and Crafts in the Field of Entertainment
Toy
Kite
Puppet
Silhouette
Arts and Crafts in the Field of Commerce
Shop Sign
Packaging
Legends concerning Traditional Arts and Crafts of China
Yanshi and His Puppets
Lu Ban, a Carpenter Consecrated by Artisans of All Crafts
The Legend of Ganjiang and Moye
The Legend of Brother Kilns
Origin of Kesi Silk
Gourd-shaped Porcelain Canteen and the Yue'sTroops
Qiu Changchun, the Forefather of Jade Carving inBeijing
Gong Chun Teapot and Lotus-and-toad Teapot
The Beauty Offered for Sacrifice
Legend about Ceramics with Multicolored Glaze
Origin of Bowl Bottom Origin of Wax Printing
Bodiless Lacquer Ware Created by Shen Shaoan
Appendix: A Brief Chronology of China
