China : visions through the ages
Bibliographie
- Auteurs : Niziolek Lisa C. ; Bekken Deborah A. ; Feinman Gary M. (1951-....) ; Skwerski Thomas A. ;
- Editeurs : Chicago, IL London The University of Chicago Press ;
- Date d'édition : 2017
- ISBN : 978-0-226-38537-2, 0-226-38537-X
- Sujets : Art -- Chine, Chine -- Antiquités, China, Field museum of natural history, Field Museum of Natural History
- Langue(s) : Anglais
- Description matérielle : 1 vol. (vii, 354 p.), : Ill. en noir et en coul., cartes en noir et en coul., jaquette ill. en coul., 29 cm
- Pays de publication : États-Unis, Royaume-Uni
Notes
Existe aussi en version électronique ; Bibliogr. p. 321-345. Index
Résumé
Le rabat de la jaquette indique : 'At the entrance of The Field Museum's Cyrus Tang Hall of China, two Chinese stone guardian lions stand tall, gazing down intently at approaching visitors. One lion's paw rests upon a decorated ball symbolizing power, while the other lion cradles a cub. Traditionally believed to possess attributes of strength and protection, statues such as these once stood guard outside imperial buildings, temples, and wealthy homes in China. Now, centuries later, they guard this incredible permanent exhibition. China's long history is one of the richest and most complex in the known world, and the Cyrus Tang Hall of China offers visitors a wonderful, comprehensive survey of it through some 350 artifacts on display, spanning from the Paleolithic period to present day. Now, with China: Visions through the Ages, anyone can experience the marvels of this exhibition through the book's beautifully designed and detailed pages. Readers will gain deeper insight into The Field Museum's important East Asian collections, the exhibition development process, and research on key aspects of China's fascinating history ...'