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Patterns in the State of Chu

Patterns in the State of Chu

Hardcover

Art HistoryChinese ArtFashion & Accessories

Publisher Price: $59.95

ISBN10: 1487811616
ISBN13: 9781487811617
Publisher: Royal Collins Publishing Company
Published: Mar 31 2024
Pages: 424
Weight: 2.28
Height: 1.15 Width: 7.29 Depth: 10.40
Language: English
[A Visual Treasure Trove of Ancient Chinese Aesthetics for Designers and Historians] Patterns in the State of Chu is not merely an archaeological survey; it is a definitive visual sourcebookdecoding the sophisticated design language of China's Warring States period. From the fluid, cloud-like motifs of Chu lacquerware to the intricate geometric precision of bronze inlays, this volume offers over 400 pages of rigorous analysis and visual inspiration. Essential for: Fashion & Textile Designers: Explore the origins of East Asian silk patterns and embroidery motifs. Graphic Artists: Gain access to a unique vocabulary of mythological creatures and abstract geometries. Art Historians: A deep dive into the Chu Style-- the most romantic and imaginative epoch in early Chinese art history.

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