Originally published in 1935, this book contains many examples of Chinese Art and the thoughts underlying the common phrases within it. There are beautiful photographs to illustrate the conceptions of immortal life, the dreams of paradise, the belief in beautified beings transcending mankind in power and compassion. Contents Include Introduction by Laurence Binyon, C.H, Hon. D. Litt, Oxford (Formerly Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings, British Museum) Chronology Bibliography Painting and Calligraphy Sculpture ...
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Originally published in 1935, this book contains many examples of Chinese Art and the thoughts underlying the common phrases within it. There are beautiful photographs to illustrate the conceptions of immortal life, the dreams of paradise, the belief in beautified beings transcending mankind in power and compassion. Contents Include Introduction by Laurence Binyon, C.H, Hon. D. Litt, Oxford (Formerly Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings, British Museum) Chronology Bibliography Painting and Calligraphy Sculpture and Lacquer The Potter's Art Bronzes and Cloisonne Enamel Jades Textiles
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1200grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Some light foxing. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1200grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. 1947 hardcover, 4th printing, green boards are faded along top edge and spine, no DJ, book and hinges very tight, owner's name inside front board, pages clean but tanning along outer edge, not an ex-library copy.
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Very good. Color frontispiece with 192 illustrations. 366 pages. 8vo, green cloth; somewhat worn. New York: Beechhurst, (1953). First American edition. Several pages with minor penciling, else a very good copy.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN:
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Acceptable. 1953. Hardcover. 8vo. Ex-library, with the usual faults. Fraying and wear to spine. Bumping to boards. A sound reading copy. No Dust Jacket. (Subject: China).
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8vo, pp. 366. Illustrated with 144 plates. A good tight copy in little torn dj. The authors give a survey of each period of Chinese art, with illustrations and a general account of each period.
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As New. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION--397 pages, 192 illus., sm. 4to. --with a bonus offer--