Artifact Appreciation Manual

Author: Tianjin Municipal Cultural Relics Appraisal Committee
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The "Guide to Cultural Relics Appreciation" stands out among numerous publications on cultural relics. First, it has a broad scope. Ancient Chinese cultural relics encompass a wide range of categories when finely classified. This book provides dedicated introductions to major categories such as ceramics, bronze ware, jade artifacts, calligraphy, painting, books, coins, seals, and furniture, enabling readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of ancient Chinese cultural relics with just one volume in hand. Second, it equally emphasizes the historical and artistic value of cultural relics along with appreciation knowledge, allowing readers to not only trace the origins of cultural relics and recognize their historical significance but also learn how to appreciate their artistic features and how to determine their era and distinguish authenticity. Third, considering general readers, the language is deliberately avoided as being obscure, striving to be as accessible and easy to understand as possible, making the book more readable. It is no easy task to present profound professional knowledge in plain and simple language. The writing of this book attempts to unveil the mystery of cultural relics, bringing them closer to the public. It can be said that it makes a valuable effort to popularize knowledge of cultural relics, enhance people's appreciation skills, and promote the traditional excellent culture of the motherland.