Asian Art by Lark E Mason
This work offers a clear and concise guide to understanding the fine and decorative arts of Asian art, including the arts of the Islamic world. The author addresses this complex subject in an easy to follow format beginning with an overview of the tumultuous history of the continent, leading into chapters on ceramics, metalwork, the arts of the craftsman, furniture and lacquer, textiles, prints and paintings. Each chapter includes a summary of the minor and major art forms with expert advice for judging quality and identifying fakes and over-restored objects. A valuable deictionary of terms and tables with reign dates and marks is included.
Lark E. Mason is the author of numerous articles on Asian art and the translator of two major works on Chinese furniture.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781851494156 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851494154 |
| Title | Asian Art |
| Author | Lark E Mason |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Antique Collectors Club Dist |
| Year published | 1999-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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