Dreamy Gowns: Impressions of Chinese Historical Clothing

Author: Han Chunqi
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: The vast Chinese culture with a history of 5,000 years is the cornerstone that enables our Chinese descendants to stand among the world's nations. The splendid Chinese clothing culture is a string of colorful pearls embedded on this cornerstone. Throughout the long course of history, the Chinese nation has created an endless array of magnificent garments. And Dreaming Garments merely gathers a series of dreamlike impressions, presenting a group of dazzling dreams. Its imagery is not entirely bound by the of materials, nor does it suffocate in the intricate definitions of historical eras. Yet, it revives the soul within the of materials and ignites life amid the transitions of dynasties. It uses a unique approach to tracing history to recreate a dreamlike chapter of magnificence. Although it starts with dreams and wanders between dreams and reality, it earnestly expresses a resolute purity, a, and a worshipful magnificence. With poetic language, vibrant colors, bold speculation, and almost humorous designs, it paints for us a realistic dream and reenacts a dreamlike reality. This book is exquisitely printed and collects nearly 1,000 images of classical ethnic clothing worn by real people, a rarity among similar books. Therefore, it holds significant reference value not only for fashion designers but also for costume and prop professionals in the entertainment industry.