Appreciation of Ancient Chinese Furniture

Author: Nie Fei
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: The book "Appreciation of Ancient Chinese Furniture" is divided into 8 chapters in chronological order of historical development. The entire book utilizes rich documentary materials, archaeological findings, and the author's research on pre-Qin and Han dynasty lacquered wooden furniture to provide a systematic introduction to the classification of ancient Chinese furniture. The book takes the artistic styles of ancient furniture as a thread, analyzing the furniture within their cultural contexts, and systematically introduces the development of furniture art in various historical periods of China, as well as their artistic characteristics, ethnic styles, and artistic value. It collects over 110 black-and-white, color illustrations, and line drawings of exquisite furniture pieces from the Stone Age to the Qing Dynasty, along with a comprehensive list of materials used in Ming and Qing dynasty furniture, to delight the readers. While allowing readers to admire and appreciate ancient furniture, it also provides a complete understanding of the overall development trend of ancient Chinese furniture history. The book is richly illustrated, featuring more than 110 black-and-white, color, and line drawings of valuable furniture pieces from different dynasties. The book is exquisitely designed and packaged, making it highly collectible. It is an indispensable reference book for investors, collectors, and appraisers of ancient Chinese furniture.