Famous Paintings Collected by Emperors of Chinese Dynasties (Five Volumes in Line Binding) (Line Bound)

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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: Hand-bound with traditional techniques, antique six-leaf book format, premium binding; supervised by experts from Mo Yun Ge and small-batch customization; fine collectible.
China, in its long and rich 5,000-year history, has accumulated an immense number of outstanding works of art. As an ancient cultural nation, its rulers across dynasties have always held high regard for precious classical texts, calligraphy, famous paintings, and artifacts. Leveraging their supreme authority, they spared no effort to secure the works with the highest artistic achievement, becoming the proprietors of these cultural treasures. On one hand, this ensured the best protection and preservation of these national treasures. On the other, the imperial collecting initiatives significantly boosted the value of these timeless masterpieces.
The Imperial Collectibles: Famous Paintings in the Palaces of Chinese Emperors showcases over 400 renowned masterpieces by more than 300 extraordinary artists; including the crown jewels of world's leading museums and galleries, as well as the most sought-after items at top auction houses. It features hundreds of imperial seals and thousands of imperial inscriptions and critiques. Covering from the Eastern Jin Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it comprehensively collects all the famed paintings once kept in imperial palaces. The works held unparalleled artistic, collectible, and cultural value, esteemed as national treasures deeply valued by the state, the art world, and avid art enthusiasts alike.