Decorative Arts, Part II: Far Eastern Ceramics and Paintings; Persian and Indian Rugs and Carpets (National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogues) (Pt. 2) [Hardcover]

Virginia Bower (Author), Josephine Hadley Knapp (Author), Stephen Little (Author), Robert W. Torchia (Author), Judy Ozone (Contributor), William Sargent (Contributor)

Book Description

Series: National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogues | Publication Date: January 1, 1998

This volume, the second in the series to catalogue the Gallery's collection of decorative arts, mainly draws from the renowned collection of the Widener and Steele families. It focuses primarily on Chinese ceramics from the Qing period, including earthenware, stoneware, and polychrome porcelain. In addition, rugs and carpets from the collection of Peter A.B. Widener are catalogued and published here for the first time.

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' ... a thought-provoking contextual study which represents a significant step forward in the art-historical appraisal of Tullio Lombardo, as well as of Venetian Renaissance sculpture as a whole. It is certainly one of the most rewarding books published recently in this field.' Joachim Strupp, The Art Book --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This volume is one of two that examine the National Gallery of Art's distinguished collection of decorative arts. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 344 pages
• Publisher: Princeton University Press (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894682520
• ISBN-13: 978-0894682520
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds
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