The National Museum of China
By: [editor, Lu Zhangshen]
Contributors: Lü, Zhangshen, 1955-
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: London Editions; Distributed outside China by Scala Books; Scala Arts Publishers Inc.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Hong Kong; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 255
ISBN-13: 9781857596540
Subjects: Catalogs; Chinese Art objects; Art objects; China. Guo jia bo wu guan; China
Description: The reopening of the National Museum of China on the east side of Tian'anmen Square in Beijing will be by far and away the most significant event in the museum world in 2011. The interior of the original building has been completely redesigned. This book offers an overview on the pieces the museum will show.
Table of contents: title: Historical times --; title: Bronzes --; title: Pottery --; title: Porcelain --; title: Jade --; title: Gold and silver --; title: Currency --; title: Painting and calligraphy --; title: Pictorial bricks --; title: Other collections --; title: Modern times.