Complete Collection of Modern Chinese Art: Printing, Dyeing, Weaving, and Embroidery

Author: Chang Shana
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Publish Date: 1998-09-01
Features: This volume compiles the finest examples of Chinese weaving, embroidery, and dyeing from 1911 to 1995. It is organized into a general introduction and a section on weaving and embroidery.
General Introduction: Discusses the history of Chinese weaving and embroidery, its relationship with human culture, technological development, artistic characteristics, national styles, and its evolution and future.
Weaving and Embroidery: Encompasses over 40 categories, including Yunjin (Cloud Brocade), Shujin (Shu Brocade), Songjin (Song Brocade), Suzhou Embroidery, Xiang embroidery, and Tan embroidery, among others.
Dyeing: Includes 15 types such as batik, tie-dye, and woodblock printing.
All in full color, with detailed descriptions of the production processes, authors, creators, and plate captions.