Collecting Chinese Art
Publisher: S. Bernstein & Company, Jade & Oriental Art
Published: January 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780963893260
Subjects: Antiques & collectables: pictures, prints & maps; Catalogs; Ancient Oriental Art; Art Patronage; Art & Art Instruction; Jade art objects; Art; China; Asian; Collecting; Art objects, Chinese; Collectors and collecting
Description: "Much of what we know about early Chinese art is undergoing change in light of recent archaeological discoveries. This entertaining and informative volume by a leading specialist in the field illustrates and documents 120 outstanding Chinese works of art. Each example in jade, glass, sculpture and metalwork is illustrated in full color and described in light of the latest archaeologically derived information.".

"Mr. Bernstein, an internationaaly recognized authority, shares his commanding knowledge and keen eye for significant examples of art from China's seven-thousand year history. Anyone interested in Asia, Asian art history and the collecting of great art will find this volume fascinating, informative and useful."--BOOK JACKET.