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China's Dragon Robes,Used
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This is a longawaited reprint of the major work first published in 1952. China's Dragon Robes is a scholarly survey of the dragonpatterned robes worn by nobles and officials in China during the later dynasties. Intended as a source book on a major phase of Chinese costume, it is based on translations from many Chinese sources and on the author's personal studies of existing examples of dragon robes in the USA and in China.Although many dragon robes have found their way into Western museums, the little information concerning them which has appeared in exhibition catalogs and monographs has been largely devoted to describing the robes as examples of fine textile works. Dr. Cammann here considers the evolution of the robes, their further development in the Qing dynasty, their function in their own times, their symbolism, the techniques employed in making them, including weaving and dyeing, and their place in Far Eastern culture in general.The thoroughly documented and annotated text, supplemented by carefully chosen illustrations, offers museum curators, historians, and students of Oriental Art a basic discussion of an important, but hitherto neglected chapter in China's cultural history.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'China's Dragon Robes'? A: 'China's Dragon Robes' offers a scholarly survey of dragon-patterned robes worn by Chinese nobles and officials during the later dynasties, based on extensive research and translations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'China's Dragon Robes'? A: The book is authored by Schuyler Cammann, who has personally studied existing examples of dragon robes in both the USA and China.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: 'China's Dragon Robes' is classified as a used book in good condition, indicating it has been previously owned but remains in satisfactory shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'China's Dragon Robes' have? A: The book contains 230 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'China's Dragon Robes' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable for readers.
- Q: When was 'China's Dragon Robes' published? A: 'China's Dragon Robes' was published on July 1, 2001, and is a reprint of a major work first published in 1952.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'China's Dragon Robes'? A: The book discusses the evolution of dragon robes, their symbolism, making techniques, and their cultural significance in Far Eastern history.
- Q: Is there any visual content in 'China's Dragon Robes'? A: Yes, the text is supplemented by carefully chosen illustrations that enhance the understanding of the dragon robes discussed.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'China's Dragon Robes'? A: Museum curators, historians, and students of Oriental Art would find this book a valuable source for understanding an important aspect of China's cultural history.
- Q: What makes 'China's Dragon Robes' a significant resource? A: The book is thoroughly documented and annotated, providing a detailed and scholarly approach to a previously neglected chapter in Chinese costume history.