Complete Book of Chinese Carving Collecting and Appreciation (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Xie Tianyu
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: China is one of the earliest countries in the world to develop carving craftsmanship, renowned for its exquisite carvings of bamboo, wood, ivory, horn, jade, and stone. This book, based on extensive literature and archaeological findings, provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the development of carved artifacts throughout history. It details the value and functions of various carvings and offers professional insights into forgery, restoration, collection, appreciation, and maintenance techniques of carved artifacts. It combines appreciation with practicality, fully showcasing the historical and cultural connotations embedded in carving art. The Complete Guide to Chinese Carved Artifact Collection and Appreciation (Volumes I and II) was compiled by dozens of experts and scholars. The book is divided into six parts: Root Carving, Wood Carving, Ivory Carving, Horn Carving, Jade Carving, and Stone Carving. It elaborates on the value and functions of carved artifacts made from various materials, blending knowledge with interest to help readers easily grasp the techniques of forgery and restoration, collection, appreciation, and maintenance of carved artifacts from different periods. The entire book contains over 1 million words, is elegantly bound in large 16-page format, and is accompanied by more than 3,000 exquisite color illustrations. The richly illustrated content provides a vivid representation of abstract theories, making it highly practical and readable.