Research on Ming-style furniture

Author: Wang Shixiang
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: In September 1985, Wang Shixiang compiled "Treasures of Ming Furniture" and it was jointly published by Hong Kong Joint Publishing Company and Cultural Relics Publishing House, filling the regrettable gap in this field where only foreigners had professional works while Chinese people did not. A year later, the English and French versions of the book were released, and the German version will also be published this year. A Chinese version has also been officially published in Taiwan, receiving widespread attention from academic circles both at home and abroad. Shixiang completed such a monumental work because he possessed some very rare qualities. These rare qualities do not refer to his solid foundation in literature and history or his rigorous scientific training, as these can only be considered necessary conditions for studying ancient Chinese culture. What is rare is his ability to be pragmatic, to study diligently, to persevere against all odds, with astonishing perseverance, through solid labor, accumulating bit by bit to create the necessary conditions for writing this book.