Dialogue with the ancients: 100 Bronzes of the Shang, Zhou, and Han Dynasties The Shen Zhai Collection
by Kwok, Patrick K.M. (editor); With essays by: Jiao, Tianlong; Tao, Wang; Wang, Eugene Y.; Feng, Li; Miller, Alison R.; and Wong, Sarah
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- 9811175349
- ISBN 13
- 9789811175343
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Select Books, Singapore, 2018 Book. New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. English text; Hard cover (with dust jacket) in slipcase.; 24.5 X 33.5 cm; 3.8 Kg; 422 pages with color illustrations; New. May show signs of handling and shelf wear.; DIALOGUE with THE ANCIENTS showcases 100 ancient Chinese bronzes from the Collection of Shen Zhai, the Studio of Reverence. Built over four decades, the Collection covers almost all types of bronze vessels found in the entire span of Shang, Zhou and Han Dynasties, circa 1600 BC - AD 220. The Catalogue is lavishly illustrated, capturing the beauty of the bronzes, with the majority featured in actual size. Each piece is documented in detail, with reference to comparable specimens and archaeological findings. Uniquely, the Catalogue includes several series of objects in chronological sequence; this enables the reader to study the evolution of form, design and technology throughout the three dynasties. Opening with the Editor's essay on his personal journey in forming the Collection, the volume brings together six thought-provoking essays that contribute refreshingly to the scholarship on ancient Chinese bronzes and early China. Dr Tianlong Jiao places the Shen Zhai Collection within the historical context of bronze collecting and modern Chinese archaeology. Prof Eugene Wang offers a thesis on the Hu vessel as the embodiment of life-affirming energies. Prof Li Feng makes a case for 'archaism' as a divergent tradition in Western Zhou. Prof Allison Miller fleshes out the new hybrid style and iconography of Han bronzes, which gave form to an all-inclusive imperial imagination. Two iconic bronzes with animal motifs stand out: the double-headed owl zun and the gilt-bronze bear figure. Dr Wang Tao delves into the symbolism of the owl in early China, highlighting the significance of the Shen Zhai owl zun, which he traces to the transition from late Shang to early Western Zhou. Ms Sarah Wong examines the Shen Zhai bear and discusses the mythological roots of the bear motif in Han bronzes. DIALOGUE with THE ANCIENTS will serve as a valuable reference book on ancient Chinese bronzes - inviting both specialists and general readers to discover anew the fascinating world of early Chinese civilisation..
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- Jorge Welsh Books (PT)
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- Title
- Dialogue with the ancients: 100 Bronzes of the Shang, Zhou, and Han Dynasties The Shen Zhai Collection
- Author
- Kwok, Patrick K.M. (editor); With essays by: Jiao, Tianlong; Tao, Wang; Wang, Eugene Y.; Feng, Li; Miller, Alison R.; and Wong, Sarah
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- Dust Jacket Included
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 9811175349
- ISBN 13
- 9789811175343
- Publisher
- Select Books, Singapore
- Date Published
- 2018
- Keywords
- xia dynasty,shang dynasty,zhou dynasty,han dynasty,archaeological bronze sites,ancient chinese bronzes,the bronze owl zun,the hu vessel,western zhou bronzes,the han hybrid style,the bear of han bronzes
- Bookseller catalogs
- Asian Art; Collections and exhibitions; Chinese Art;
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About Jorge Welsh Books
Jorge Welsh Books has been dealing in art reference books since 1999. What started as a platform for the distribution of publications by Jorge Welsh Research & Publishing has now evolved into an established bookselling division. We focus in our fields of expertise, specifically cross-cultural works of art from Africa, India, China and Japan, with an emphasis on Chinese porcelain. Our aim is to source and deliver relevant publications in the best possible condition to collectors and academics alike, while providing a high-quality, personalised service.
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