Story of Chinese Collecting History

Author: Zhou Kewen
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: As artworks such as paintings, calligraphy, bronze ware, and porcelain, they are collectively or individually created to meet people's spiritual needs in life, or to fulfill the requirements of political, religious, or ceremonial purposes. Through creative thinking, the desire to create is stimulated, and through different production methods, a visual whole is formed. They possess both aesthetic value and preservation value, making it essential to understand collection. This book is a professional work that provides a detailed explanation of collection. Collection has naturally formed and developed along with the progress of history. As it has become an international activity, countries have invested significant human and material resources into its development and research. The collection and study of cultural relics are no longer merely personal endeavors; the acquisition and sale of a precious cultural relic are closely related to the study and understanding of history. Our Chinese nation is a people with a long-standing ancient civilization, and our ancestors have left us an immeasurable wealth of treasures. We should not only make our utmost efforts to inherit this wealth but also have the obligation to promote these rare treasures and pass them down to future generations. Therefore, every one of us should possess basic knowledge of collection and appreciation to protect our national cultural heritage, ensuring that it does not to foreign countries and causes irreparable regrets for our descendants.