Series of Fine Cultural Relics of Beijing - Embroidery Volume

Author: Editorial Committee of "The Essence of Beijing Cultural Relics" / Beijing Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics
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Publishing Date: 2004-04-01
Features:
1. The selected range includes over 150 fine textiles and embroideries from the Han, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties (all including clothing).
2. All archaeological finds and (hand-downs) in Beijing with historical, scientific, and artistic value are carefully selected, with emphasis on different varieties and patterns.
3. The textiles and embroideries are arranged in chronological order by era, category, and style. Within the same era, unearthed artifacts are listed before. Categories are divided into silk weaving, brocade, and embroidery, each further subdivided into materials, clothing, and decorative items.
4. The book begins with an introduction titled "Textile and Embroidery Art in Beijing," followed by captions and appendices for illustrations. Names, dates, original locations, and current locations of textile and embroidery artifacts are provided. Disagreements among scholars regarding specific pieces are included in captions for reference by researchers.
5. All textile and embroidery names are based on the academic terms recognized by textile and embroidery experts.