Author : Qingzheng Wang
Release : 2002
Genre : Art
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Chinese Ceramics by : Qingzheng Wang
Download or read book A Dictionary of Chinese Ceramics written by Qingzheng Wang. This book was released on 2002. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing more than 2,500 entries and over 1,000 color plates and line drawings, this book addresses artistic, stylistic, technical, and historical aspects of Chinese ceramics. Entries are grouped into themes such as shapes and forms; ceramic materials and manufacture; decoration methods, glazes, and colors; and marks and inscriptions. Each entry is accompanied by references in Pinyin (phonetic Romanized Chinese) as well as Chinese characters for further verification. Information is rendered instantly accessible through four indices--English, Pinyin, Chinese Classical literature, and museum illustrations.
