Beijing Cultural Relics Essence Series (Textile and Embroidery Volume)

Author: Editorial Committee of This Book
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Features:
1. The selected range includes over 150 fine textiles and embroidery pieces from the Han, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties (all including clothing).
2. All archaeological finds and heirlooms in Beijing with historical, scientific, and artistic value are carefully selected, with emphasis on different varieties and patterns.
3. The textiles and embroidery are arranged in chronological order by era, category, and style. Within the same era, archaeological finds are listed before heirlooms. The 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 the illustrations. The names, dates, original locations, and current locations of the textile and embroidery artifacts are all described. Disagreements among scholars regarding certain pieces are presented in the captions for reference by researchers.
5. The names of textiles and embroidery are based on the academic terms recognized by textile and embroidery experts.