Chinese Arts and Crafts
by Jian Hang , Qiuhui GuoEdition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2012-03-26
Publisher(s): Cambridge University Press
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Summary
Chinese arts and crafts enjoy a unique reputation in the history of material culture and civilisation. For several thousand years, crafts have echoed the rhythm of daily life in China. From rural society to the imperial court, these crafts have served a practical purpose, constantly evolving with changes in lifestyle. In this illustrated introduction Hang Jian and Guo Qiuhui discuss the colorful history and development of distinctive Chinese crafts, including ceramics, furniture, clothing and decorative arts.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. 1 |
| The traditional arts and crafts of China | p. 9 |
| Prehistoric China | p. 10 |
| The Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070BC - 771BC) | p. 13 |
| The Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period (770BC-221BC) | p. 16 |
| The Qin and Han dynasties (221BC-220AD) | p. 19 |
| The Six Dynasties (220-580) | p. 23 |
| The Sui, Tang and Five dynasties (581-960) | p. 28 |
| The Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan dynasties (960-1368) | p. 31 |
| The Ming and Qing dynasties and the Republic of China (1368-1949) | p. 36 |
| Materials for daily use | p. 47 |
| Ceramics | p. 48 |
| Bronze ware | p. 55 |
| Lacquer | p. 63 |
| Textiles | p. 71 |
| Embroidery | p. 72 |
| Printing and Dyeing | p. 79 |
| Silk Weaving | p. 83 |
| Homewares | p. 91 |
| Furniture | p. 92 |
| Gold and silverware, glassware, and enamelware | p. 98 |
| Bamboo, wood and ivory carving | p. 108 |
| Decoration | p. 117 |
| Jade | p. 118 |
| Paper Cutting | p. 123 |
| Traditional New Year Pictures | p. 128 |
| Plays and playing | p. 133 |
| Toys | p. 134 |
| Kites | p. 138 |
| Puppets | p. 143 |
| Shadow puppets | p. 147 |
| Commercial arts | p. 153 |
| Shop signs | p. 154 |
| Packaging | p. 157 |
| Legends related to arts and crafts | p. 163 |
| Traditional crafts in modern China | p. 183 |
| Appendix: Chronological table of Chinese dynasties | p. 195 |
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