Mirroring China's Past: Emperors, Scholars, and Their Bronzes

by Tao Wang

Book Overview

A lavishly illustrated book that offers an in-depth look at the cultural practices surrounding the tradition of collecting ancient bronzes in China during the 18th and 19th centuries

In ancient China (2000-221 b.c.) elaborate bronze vessels were used for rituals involving cooking, drinking, and serving food. This fascinating book not only examines the cultural practices surrounding these objects in their original context, but it also...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300228635
• ISBN13: 9780300228632
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: Art Institute of Chicago
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 4.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.8" x 12.1"