1st Edition

China's Crafts The Story of How They're Made and What They Mean

By Roberta Helmer Stalberg, Ruth Nesi Copyright 1980
    204 Pages
    by Routledge

    204 Pages
    by Routledge

    This book, first published in 1981, provides a comprehensive appraisal of China’s crafts. Its historical approach and numerous illustrations not only reveal the ancient origins of many of China’s arts, but also offer the means for evaluating modern crafts in light of past achievements.

    Introduction Audrey Topping  Part 1. The Setting  1. The Artisans  2. China’s Artistic Development  3. Motifs and Symbols in Chinese Art  Colour Plates  Part 2. The Crafts  4. Pottery and Porcelain  5. Jade, Hardstones and Ivory  6. Silk Weaving and Embroidery  7. Lacquerware  8. Cloisonné, Metalwork and Glass  9. Folk and Regional Arts

    Biography

    Roberta Helmer Stalberg and Ruth Nesi