This beautifully designed and illustrated catalogue presents the 218 gifts of Chinese art from Ruth and Bruce Dayton to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Ranging in date from the Shang to the Qing, these objects were carefully chosen to form a high-quality and well-balanced collection that encompasses all classical Chinese traditions. They include ancient metalwork, Buddhist arts, lacquer, ceramics, painting and calligraphy, classical furniture and literati objects. Among the highlights are a Warring States inlaid bronze ...
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This beautifully designed and illustrated catalogue presents the 218 gifts of Chinese art from Ruth and Bruce Dayton to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Ranging in date from the Shang to the Qing, these objects were carefully chosen to form a high-quality and well-balanced collection that encompasses all classical Chinese traditions. They include ancient metalwork, Buddhist arts, lacquer, ceramics, painting and calligraphy, classical furniture and literati objects. Among the highlights are a Warring States inlaid bronze chariot fitting, a large Han bronze horse and a Han bronze money tree, a Song wooden Buddhist sculpture, Ming sutras and Taoist paintings, Sino-Tibetan Buddhist arts, outstanding lacquerwares of the Han, Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, Song, Yuan and Ming paintings in the literati tradition, Ming hardwood furniture, and a variety of scholar's objects.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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NF/NF. Cinnamon cloth/boards; gilt lettering. Black dj with red spine; color illus. and French folds. Decorative end papers. 352 pp. with 218 works pictured in color, some with multiple views. A bit heavy at 5 pounds and may require extra postage. Catalogue of works of Chinese fine and decorative art donated to The Minneapolis Institute of Arts by Ruth and Bruce Dayton. Includes a preface by the donors, and introductory essay, a map of modern China, and a chronology of Chinese dynasties (including a timeline). The catalogue contains ancient metalwork, Buddhist arts, lacquer, ceramics, painting & calligraphy, classical furniture, and literati objects, each annotated and dated. A beautiful catalogue with rich color photographic images.
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Like New in Like New jacket. Size: 8x1x11; Very good hardcover with dust jacket, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Binding looks to be tight, sturdy, and square. Still in original shrink wrap. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping. NOT available for domestic priority/expedited shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.