Encyclopedia of Chinese Art Collecting and Appreciation 5 (Furniture Volume)

Author: Shi Shuqing
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Chinese classical furniture with excellent prospects for collection is a magnificent symphony woven from structure and form, and a splendid poem created by texture and color. Whether it is the early furniture, characterized by archaic mystique and romantic magic, or the Tang, Song, and Yuan Dynasty furniture, elegant and refined, or the Ming Dynasty furniture, with refined designs, smooth lines, harmonious proportions, and tight mortise and tenon joints, or the Qing Dynasty furniture, made with ample materials, heavy and dignified, elaborate decorations, and luxurious and rich craftsmanship, all embody the national characteristics and fashion of the times, forming a sophisticated Eastern furniture system with distinctive artistic features. Chinese classical furniture, with its eternal charm of unique aesthetics, attracts the love and pursuit of collectors both at home and abroad. This book introduces you to the colorful world of artworks with easy-to-understand text and a practical guide to appraisal and collection. This encyclopedia is divided into six volumes: Bronze Ware, Ceramics, Jade, Paintings and Calligraphy, Furniture, and Traditional Crafts. The entire book features a novel format, providing pull-out illustrations for various types of artworks, introducing the exact names and functions of the representative standard pieces in each category, laying a foundation for readers' collection and appreciation activities. The accompanying illustrations are either rare treasures of our country or hotly sought-after art pieces from recent major auction houses. These exquisite images, combined with textual descriptions and the latest market valuations and actual prices, not only satisfy readers' visual delight but also provide a direct and reliable reference for art investment. Each volume includes an appendix specifically introducing the industry jargon and terminology of the relevant art category, facilitating readers' queries and understanding. The book is interspersed with ingenious snippets of information, offering readers various tips and methods for identifying the authenticity and quality of artworks.