Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer from the Mike Healy Collection

Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer from the Mike Healy Collection
Author: Julia M. White
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2005
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Presents a wide range of exceptional Chinese lacquerware representing a broad time span and multiple techniques. The lacquers range in date from the later Han dynasty (1st-2nd century CE) to the late Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The collection is also rich in uniquely Yuan dynasty lacquerware, which is noted for its austere and refined appearance.

On Exhibit

On Exhibit
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Publisher:
Total Pages: 604
Release: 2003
Genre: Art museums
ISBN:

Mahjong

Mahjong
Author: Julia Frances Andrews
Publisher:
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2008
Genre: Art
ISBN:

THE aphorism, "As a man thinketh in his heart so is he," not only embraces the whole of a man's being, but is so comprehensive as to reach out to every condition and circumstance of his life. A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.

Buddhist Sculpture from China

Buddhist Sculpture from China
Author: Annette L. Juliano
Publisher: China Institute Gallery, China Institute in America
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2007
Genre: Buddhist gods, in art
ISBN:

A sampling from an exhibition by the Beilin Museum of Xi'an, China, 64 Buddhist stone sculptures and steles from the fifth through ninth centuries A.D., are displayed in this book. About a half-page of text accompanies each photograph, discussing what is known about the history of each work as well as its material and aesthetic qualities.

Choice

Choice
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Publisher:
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2006
Genre: Academic libraries
ISBN:

Shu

Shu
Author: Wu Hung
Publisher:
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2006
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: