Chinese Furniture

Unique in style, Chinese furniture has long been celebrated for its elegant, artistic lines and strong, durable structure. Ranging from pieces designed simply to display the beauty and texture of natural woods, to magnificent pieces decorated with lavish carvings, lacquer or precious metals and stones, Chinese furniture is an outstanding representative of the oriental arts. This book provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the history, production techniques and rich variety of Chinese furniture, revealing the important part that this furniture has played in the development of China's culture.

Author: Xiaoming Zhang
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/03/2011
Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.97h x 6.14w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780521186469