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Blanc de Chine: The Great Porcelain of Dehua

Door Robert H. Blumenfield

Categorie
Aardewerk & Porcelein
Boeknummer
#397628-KN50
Titel
Blanc de Chine: The Great Porcelain of Dehua
Auteur
Blumenfield, Robert H.
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Berkeley : Ten Speed Press
Jaar van uitgave
2002
ISBN10
1580082939
ISBN13
9781580082938
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original black cloth, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrated with numerous photographs in colour, 4to.
Samenvatting
Beginning in the mid-thirteenth century, the kilns of Dehua, capital of the Fujian Province in southeast China, began producing brilliant white porcelain pieces, the likes of which had never been seen before. Today, blanc de Chine pieces are some of the most sought-after collectibles in the world of Chinese art, their aesthetic appeal lying in their stark shapes and color, and their impossibly delicate, glasslike glaze. "Blanc De Chine" weaves together the most engaging, authoritative story of this precious art ever told. For the connoisseur, author Robert Blumenfield presents dazzling photographs and important research findings from around the world. For the novice collector, he details the differences between true blanc de Chine and other, less distinguished white wares. For th... (Lees verder)e Asian art enthusiast, he provides a rich historical account of the evolution of the form, and the character and technical mastery that distinguish its finest pieces. A major contribution to the field, "Blanc De Chine" will be treasured by all who appreciate the breathtaking beauty and fascinating tradition of this exquisite art.
Pagina's
240
Conditie
Goed — Dust jacket shows some shelfwear along edges and corners.
Prijs
€ 250,00

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