Chinese Bronzes (English Version)

Author: Li Zhaoyuan
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Discover Chinese bronze ware starting with this book. The book begins with the historical origins of bronze ware, then introduces its production, art, and patterns in a visually rich manner. At the end of the book, it also presents an appendix featuring an excavation distribution map of Chinese bronze ware and a comparative table between the Chinese Bronze Age and major world cultures. Ancient Chinese bronze ware once dominated the stage of ancient art, with its diverse types, exquisite casting, and elaborate decorations far surpassing those of bronze ware from other regions. Its high status and significant role in the hierarchical society were also unmatched by ordinary daily utensils. It was precisely the complex and precise ancient rituals that endowed Chinese ancient bronze ware with a noble vitality.