Chinese Furniture

Description:
Unique in style, Chinese furniture has long been celebrated for its elegant, artistic lines and strong, durable structure. Ranging from pieces designed simply to display the beauty and texture of natural woods to magnificent pieces decorated with lavish carvings, lacquer or precious metals and stones, Chinese furniture is an outstanding representative of the oriental arts. This book provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the history, production techniques and rich variety of Chinese furniture, revealing the important part that this furniture has played in the development of China's culture.

Table of Contents:
1. Historical overview; 2. The lingering charm of texture; 3. Structure and shape; 4. Decorative techniques; 5. Interesting patterns; 6. Cultural significance; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.

Author Biography:
Xiaoming Zhang is associate professor of the Art School of Shandong University of Technology. She has published widely on the art history and culture of China.