Author: JOURDAIN, MARGARET & R. SOAME EVANS
Title: Chinese Export Art in the Eighteenth Century
Description: London: Country Life, 1950. First Edition; First Impression. Original cloth. Slight browning throughout text block & soiling to edges. Hinges slightly cracked. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & corners bumped. ; With plates. Slight browning throughout text block & soiling to edges. Hinges slightly cracked. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & corners bumped. ; 28.5 x 22.1 x 1.8 cms; 144 pages; Chinese Export Art in the Eighteenth Century is a comprehensive examination of the diverse art forms produced in China specifically for export to Western markets during the 1700s. Authored by Margaret Jourdain and R. Soame Jenyns, the book delves into various categories of export art, including lacquerware, furniture, paper hangings, prints, paintings, and porcelain. It offers detailed analyses of the techniques, materials, and aesthetic principles employed by Chinese artisans to cater to European tastes. The volume also explores the cultural and economic exchanges between China and the West, highlighting how these interactions influenced artistic production and consumption during the eighteenth century. Published in 1950, this work serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of Chinese decorative arts and their global impact.. Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Textiles Painting
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Title: Chinese Export Art in the Eighteenth Century
Description: London: Country Life, 1950. First Edition; First Impression. Original cloth. Slight browning throughout text block & soiling to edges. Hinges slightly cracked. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & corners bumped. ; With plates. Slight browning throughout text block & soiling to edges. Hinges slightly cracked. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & corners bumped. ; 28.5 x 22.1 x 1.8 cms; 144 pages; Chinese Export Art in the Eighteenth Century is a comprehensive examination of the diverse art forms produced in China specifically for export to Western markets during the 1700s. Authored by Margaret Jourdain and R. Soame Jenyns, the book delves into various categories of export art, including lacquerware, furniture, paper hangings, prints, paintings, and porcelain. It offers detailed analyses of the techniques, materials, and aesthetic principles employed by Chinese artisans to cater to European tastes. The volume also explores the cultural and economic exchanges between China and the West, highlighting how these interactions influenced artistic production and consumption during the eighteenth century. Published in 1950, this work serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of Chinese decorative arts and their global impact.. Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Textiles Painting
Price: GBP 10.00 = appr. US$ 14.28 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63071
- Book number: 63071
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