Western Perspective on Eastern Silk Art

Author: Ma Liang
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book is an academic work yet possesses the charm of being accessible to both scholars and the general public. The author presents the manifestations and achievements of Chinese silk civilization from historical and social perspectives, and examines the comprehensive and extensive influence of Chinese silk culture on Western society from three levels: material, technology, and ideology. This approach achieves the global and national characteristics of Chinese silk. The market appeal lies in the current trend of research on silk culture and aesthetics.