Download or read book Chats on Oriental China Classic Reprint written by James F. Blacker and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-20 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chats on Oriental China Theeyemaybetrdncdbuttheundmtandingnever. The absence of a catalogue handicaps and indeed baffles the amateur. But if the knowledge previous obtained is sufficient to enable him to master the subject, the style, form, and colour. Nothing can give more pleasure than the investigation of such a collection which has been brought together at a vast expense of time, money. And knowledge In the British Museum the descriptive labels are helpful. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Chats on Oriental China written by J. Blacker and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chats on Oriental China If there is one regret that accompanies the issue of these "Chats on Oriental China" it is that the illustrations could not be given in all the beauty of their magnificent colouring. In a photograph, however fine it may be, it is obvious that only the shape and the decoration can be given. Roughly speaking, the illustrations represent in its Ming and Kang-he specimens about £100,000 in value. The pieces represented are the most admirable and the rarest. The reader is advised to bestow much attention on the reading of the descriptions accompanying each picture. There is no form of instruction more valuable than this analysis, which forms the basis of the sale catalogues of the most recherche collections. The collector who masters this book may betake himself to the museums with considerable confidence that he will be in a position to understand; in fact, to read the pieces which he wishes to study. Take for example, the unique Salting Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Chats on English China Classic Reprint written by Arthur Hayden and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-03 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chats on English China This little volume has been primarily written with a view to enable the possessors of old china to determine the factories at which their ware was produced. A modest attempt has been made to show that the china-shelf is a record of men's triumphs and failures, and the fantastic shepherds and shepherdesses, lustrous bowls, queer printed dishes, and bizarre decorated jugs, may be regarded by a reflective mind as so many symbols representing something less perishable than the clay of the potter. These Chats originally appeared in the pages of Our Home. In collecting them in volume form I trust that they will appeal to a wider circle of readers. Never was a greater interest taken in Art, and the growth of popular literature has developed a taste for objects of art in the home. The china-shelf is now regarded as worthy of keen and discriminating study. Its treasures, often heirlooms, have been brought into the light of day, and amateur collectors can now be numbered by thousands. I am enabled to include a useful feature in the list of prices obtained at recent sales, by kind permission of the proprietors of the Connoisseur, whose Sale Prices, published monthly, is most valuable to the collector. It is hoped that the Bibliography of works on china and pottery may be of use to those who wish to study the subject more deeply, and a copious Index will prove useful for ready reference. The Chats relating to Lustre Ware, Old English Mugs, and Wedgwood are not upon English china, but deal with earthenware; they are included in the volume in order to increase its scope and usefulness. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Chats on Oriental China written by J. F. Blacker and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. F. Blacker invites readers to explore the world of Oriental China in "Chats on Oriental China." Blacker's expertise in the subject matter is evident as he engages in informative conversations about this intricate and culturally rich art form. The book provides valuable insights into the history, craftsmanship, and significance of Oriental China. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious about this fascinating topic, Blacker's book is an enlightening and educational read.
Download or read book Chats on Oriental China Etc With Plates written by J. F. Blacker and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wild Life in China Or Chats on Chinese Birds and Beasts Classic Reprint written by George Lanning and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Wild Life in China or Chats on Chinese Birds and Beasts To the friendly critic who will find in stereotyped form and length of chapters, in faulty phrasing and style, in misprints here and there, and in other matters deserving criticism, many opportunities for the use of literary caustic I would say only this, that the papers first appeared in journalistic form in the pages of The National Review (china), that they were necessarily confined within certain pre scribed space, and sometimes suffered in consequence. For the rest, the writing of them, rather hurried at times, was a labour of love, and if they find but few readers to whom they give some slight pleasure, such a reward will more than suffice. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Chats on Oriental China written by J. F. Blacker and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chinese Art The Impossible Collection written by Adrian Cheng and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While readers will come away from Chinese Art with a nuanced understanding of Chinese culture, the volume is also a work of art in its own right—a must-have collectible for any devotee of Chinese art and culture. Assouline’s Ultimate Collection is an homage to the art of luxury bookmaking—the oversized volume is hand-bound using traditional techniques, with several of the plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper and housed in a luxury silk clamshell.
Download or read book Chats in Chinese written by Guopu Jin Brewitt-Taylor and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-10 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chats in Chinese: A Translation of the Tʻan a Translation Pien As a further help two vocabularies have been added, one of phrases chosen from the text with their equivalents, romanisation, tones of the accented word and reference numbers, the other, of nearly the same phrases, giving the English first. The Roman numerals indicate the exercise in the Chinese text, the Arabic, the column, in which the phrase occurs. This enables one to see the expression in situ no small advantage. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Chats on Oriental China Illustrated written by James F. BLACKER and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chinese Hotch Potch Classic Reprint written by William R. Kahler and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chinese Hotch Potch After a residence of over fifty years in the East my conviction is confirmed that the average foreigner knows very little about the Chinese. Perhaps some slight enlightenment may be found in this volume, but different Ships, difl'erent fashions hence the sub jects referred to in it may bear another complexion in otherparts of China. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Chinese Art written by Patricia Bjaaland Welch and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 630 striking color photos and illustrations, this Chinese art guide focuses on the rich tapestry of symbolism which makes up the basis of traditional Chinese art. Chinese Art: A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery includes detailed commentary and historical background information for the images that continuously reappear in the arts of China, including specific plants and animals, religious beings, mortals and inanimate objects. The book thoroughly illuminates the origins, common usages and diverse applications of popular Chinese symbols in a tone that is both engaging and authoritative. Chinese Art: A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery is an essential reference for collectors, museum-goers, guides, students and anyone else with a serious interest in the culture and history of China.
Download or read book A Chat About Old China and Sheffield Plate Classic Reprint written by Rosalind Watson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-11 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Chat About Old China and Sheffield Plate As to the Mud: of China to collect. In linglznd many of the best known collectors are specialists. Limiting themselves to specific classes and periods The name of Dyson l'errins, is identified with. Old W'orcester: that of the late massey-mainwaring with Oriental and Dresden; W'allace with Sevres: Salting. Pre eminently with Blue and White; Franks with early English l'ottery and Japanese; ltr. Angst, with Zurich: l'ropert with wood, and so forth Another for twenty years has serliiously collected Swansea and Nantgarw; and two line collections of recently deceased Collectors are noteworthy. The one for its fine representation of llow porcelain. The other for a remarkable aggregation of early Bristol. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Catalogue of Chinese Printed Books written by British Museum. Department of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beside the Red Mountain written by Kingston de Gruche and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Beside the Red Mountain: Toils and Triumphs in a Chinese City Chinese idiom has been observed as far as possible in conversations. The names of persons and places are translated. The Christian places of worship are spoken of as worshipping-halls so the writer has called them churches.' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Jews in China written by Irene Eber and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2019-10-21 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irene Eber was one of the foremost authorities on Jews in China during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries—a field that, in contrast to the study of the Jewish diaspora in Europe and the Americas, has been critically neglected. This volume gathers fourteen of Eber’s most salient articles and essays on the exchanges between Jewish and Chinese cultures, making available to students, scholars, and general readers a representative sample of the range and depth of her important work in the field of Jews in China. Jews in China delineates the centuries-long, reciprocal dialogue between Jews, Jewish culture, and China, all under the overarching theme of cultural translation. The first section of the book sets forth a sweeping overview of the history of Jews in China, beginning in the twelfth century and concluding with a detailed assessment of the two crucial years leading up to the Second World War. The second section examines the translation of Chinese classics into Hebrew and the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Chinese. The third and final section turns to modern literature, bringing together eight essays that underscore the cultural reciprocity that takes place through acts of translation. The centuries-long relationship between Judaism and China is often overlooked in the light of the extensive discourse surrounding European and American Judaism. With this volume, Eber reminds us that we have much to learn from the intersections between Jewish identity and Chinese culture.
Download or read book Letters From China written by Sarah Pike Conger and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-09 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Letters From China: With Particular Reference to the Empress Dowager and the Women of China Her Imperial Majesty's forty-seven years' reign proved the heart and mind quality which made a strong character, such as history has seldom recorded. The Empress Dowager of China was a great woman, and China's great men recognized and acknowledged this fact. The many conversations awarded me with Her Majesty revealed much of the concealed force and value of China's women. Ignorance of J these qualities has brought a pronounced misrepresentation of China's womanhood. May the light of understanding dispel the darkness of ignorance and reveal the true China and her people. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
