Treasures Of China
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few civilizations have produced artistic and cultural heritage as breathtaking in its scope and antiquity as China's, and Treasures of China by Michael Ridley presents a sweeping survey of the remarkable artifacts, monuments, and masterworks that define one of the world's oldest continuous cultures. From the awe-inspiring terracotta warriors of the Qin Dynasty to the delicate porcelains of the Song and Ming periods, Ridley chronicles millennia of artistic achievement, guiding the reader through imperial tombs, jade carvings, bronzeware, and Buddhist sculpture with the precision of a seasoned archaeologist and the passion of a true connoisseur. Ridley's approach is both scholarly and accessible, grounding each object within its historical and dynastic context while illuminating the broader philosophical and spiritual forces — Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism — that shaped Chinese artistic sensibility across the ages. His prose is authoritative yet inviting, making Treasures of China an indispensable reference for collectors, historians, and enthusiastic newcomers alike. For anyone captivated by the extraordinary legacy that China has bequeathed to the world, this volume raises a tantalising question: how much of this civilisation's wealth is yet to be unearthed?
Author: Michael Ridley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few civilizations have produced artistic and cultural heritage as breathtaking in its scope and antiquity as China's, and Treasures of China by Michael Ridley presents a sweeping survey of the remarkable artifacts, monuments, and masterworks that define one of the world's oldest continuous cultures. From the awe-inspiring terracotta warriors of the Qin Dynasty to the delicate porcelains of the Song and Ming periods, Ridley chronicles millennia of artistic achievement, guiding the reader through imperial tombs, jade carvings, bronzeware, and Buddhist sculpture with the precision of a seasoned archaeologist and the passion of a true connoisseur. Ridley's approach is both scholarly and accessible, grounding each object within its historical and dynastic context while illuminating the broader philosophical and spiritual forces — Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism — that shaped Chinese artistic sensibility across the ages. His prose is authoritative yet inviting, making Treasures of China an indispensable reference for collectors, historians, and enthusiastic newcomers alike. For anyone captivated by the extraordinary legacy that China has bequeathed to the world, this volume raises a tantalising question: how much of this civilisation's wealth is yet to be unearthed?