Antiques and Life

Author: Jiang Shiming
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The Chinese nation is one that loves art and history. Since ancient times, there has been a fine tradition of collecting artistic artifacts and historical relics. For a long time, people have been particularly fond of antiques and artworks as a special carrier of history, because collecting and understanding each type of antique artwork is equivalent to understanding a segment of history and relearning a discipline. Antique artworks are a special carrier of profound and extensive history, each piece carrying traces of historical movement. We can follow this unique "tunnel" of time to appreciate the five thousand years of the Chinese nation's journey. It is also an inheritance of our country's culture.
The author has been engaged in antiques for over 30 years and has accumulated rich personal experience. This book includes an antique guide, appraisals, and advice. The author also combines the experience of collecting antiques with his life experiences, creating a unique perspective. The book is divided into three parts. The first part is the "Antique Section," which collects and introduces representative antiques. The second part is the "Life and Section," where the mindset during the collection process is diverse—curiosity, nostalgia, appreciation, and more. The third part is suitable for Yunnan Antique City. This book is entirely based on personal feelings, and what each reader can derive from it will vary.