Provides a picture essay of China related to the concepts of water, wood, fire, earth and gold
Auth: University of Vienna, Focus on paintings, sculptures of 10th & 11th century
The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles-from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. The book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regiona…