Tang: Treasures from the Silk Road Capital de Cao Yin (Editor) - 2016

Paperback. Very Good.

Sydney: Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2016. 165 pages, color illustrations, maps, plan; 27 cm. Text in English; plate captions in English and Chinese. Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, April 9 to July 10, 2016. With essays by Cao Yin, Edmund Capon, Qi Dongfang, Jessica Rawson and Zhang Jianlin. Firm binding, clean inside copy. "Existing for over 300 years, the Tang dynasty is considered a high point in the arts, science and commerce in China. Its influence remains strong today and is still evident in the city of X'ian (present day Chang'an). This book focuses on life in Chang'an during the Tang Empire. Each of the artefacts in the exhibition carries a story from this extraordinary city: from the elevation of tea drinking to an art form; the booming artisanship in gold, silver and ceramics; to great innovations in Chinese fashion and music." - Publisher.. 1st. Paperback. Fine. 4to. Collectible.

Australia: Art Gallery of New South Wales. 2016. Over 120 colour illustrations, 165pp, index, paperback. Situated at the beginning, or the end, of the famous trade routes known as the Silk Road, China's ancient capital - Chang'an - flourished during the Tang dynasty (618-907) to become the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the world. Tang: Treasures from the Silk Road Capital presents wondrous and diverse artefacts from Chang'an and the surrounding area from temples and the tombs of the wealthy and the elite. Existing for over 300 years, the Tang dynasty is considered the golden age of the arts, science and commerce in China. Predating the travels of Marco Polo, people came from far and wide to China where foreign goods and ideas were welcomed, where women had greater opportunities to move freely, become educated and even take power. China's only female emperor, Wu Zetian, ruled during this time. It was also a time of rebellion, war and court intrigue. The influence of Tang remains strong today… Leer más

Sydney: Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2016.. 4to. 165 pp. Very Good+. Soft Cover. Illustrated stiff paper wraps with French folds. Color plates throughout.ISBN: 9781741741223.

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