Ming and Qing Folk Wood Carvings: Volume on Residential Landscapes

Author: Dong Hongquan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-20
Features: Ming and Qing wood carvings not only embody the poetic charm of Ming and Qing furniture but also serve as an encyclopedia of folk customs and traditions. They provide a panoramic display of social life and the lifestyles of various social strata from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty over more than 500 years. This volume focuses on residential landscapes, including designs such as "villages," "gate towers," "pagoda-style pavilions," and "inscribed plaques."