This outstanding and original book, presented here with a new preface, examines the history of material culture in early modern China. Craig Clunas analyzes "superfluous things"--the paintings, calligraphy, bronzes, ceramics, carved jade, and other...
Edition Details
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0824828208
ISBN13:9780824828202
Release Date:May 2004
Publisher:University of Hawaii Press
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.2" x 9.0"
Format: Paperback
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Superfluous Things: Material Culture and Social...
This outstanding and original book, presented here with a new preface, examines the history of material culture in early modern China. Craig Clunas analyzes "superfluous things"--the paintings, calligraphy, bronzes, ceramics, carved jade, and other...
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