Appreciation of Chinese Folk Artifacts - Volume on Utensils: Volume on Utensils

Author: Xu Yiyi
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Publish Date: 2001-02-01
Features: In the daily lives of people of all ethnic groups in China, a wide variety of living utensils with diverse materials, shapes, and comprehensive functions satisfy people's diverse needs in terms of clothing, food, shelter, and transportation, bringing great convenience to their lives. These ordinary living utensils, created by laborers and widely circulated among the folk, have been closely associated with them for generations. They inherit the traditional Chinese cultural heritage of creation, with their shapes, decorations, and craftsmanship reflecting the wisdom of the Chinese people and the art of creating a life. They are an important part of Chinese folk culture. Today, these utensils are gradually disappearing from daily life. Some are displayed as artifacts in various museums, while others are collected by enthusiasts. Based on extensive research, the author of this book has selected nearly 200 interesting items and compiled them into a collection with brief descriptions, enabling us to understand these ordinary utensils from the perspectives of history, culture, and aesthetics. Thus, we can gain insights into the lives and creations of the ordinary people in China.