Silk splendour
Subtitle: textiles of late imperial China (1644-1911)
By: by Barry Till
Contributors: Till, Barry
Publisher: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Victoria, BC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 157
ISBN-13: 9780888853684
Subjects: Textile fabrics; Exhibitions; History; Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Description: This illustrated volume explores and analyzes the pomp and ceremony of Manchu court life and the Chinese aristocracy of the Qing dynasty through their ceremonial and court garments. A scholarly essay elucidates the symbolism and connotation of rank and hierarchy invested in each item, while paying particular attention to women's attire. The main body of the book is devoted to dozens of full page illustrations of robes, surcoats, insignia badges, skirts, shoes and accessories drawn from both public and private collections.
Notes: Published on the occasion of the exhibition held May 4, 2012 to Sept. 23, 2012 at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

Includes bibliographical references.