Chinese Popular Prints (Handbuch Der Orientalistik. Vierte Abteilung, China, 4. Bd. 11.) [Hardcover]

John Lust (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 9004104720 | ISBN-13: 978-9004104723 | Publication Date: August 1, 1997

This text explores Chinese blockprint illustration, which has provided decoration for the wall in urban and rural societies from the 17th to the early 20th centuries. The early chapters deal with its origins, its traditions and its history. The workshop and its techniques, figure drawing and colouring are also dealt with. A section of reproductions is included.

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'"John Lust is to be congratulated on his achievement in producing this pioneering study. It will stand as a work of reference for the future, and it is hoped that it will be the basis for many specialists studies which are necessary to develop our understanding of this fascinating field.'
Anne Farrer, "Apollo, 1997.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004104720
• ISBN-13: 978-9004104723
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,470,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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