Arts of Asia: Materials, Techniques,s
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Arts of Asia: Materials, Techniques,s by Meher Mcarthur
The Arts of Asia is the first book to analyse and survey some of the most beautiful materials used in Asian art and the ways in which they have been transformed into glorious works of art over the centuries. Each material is studied in turn - jade, silk, porcelain, lacquer, ivory, bamboo, paper, gold, stone and wood - with clear explanations of the techniques used in the artistic process, from ancient prehistory to the art of the present day. Ideally suited to the needs of the ever-growing number of collectors, the book will also be required reading for any student of Asia and its cultures.
Meher McArthur is Curator of East Asian Art at the Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena. She has a BA in Japanese Studies from the University of Cambridge and an MA in Asian Art from London University's School of Oriental and African Studies. Her publications include Reading Buddhist Art: An Illustrated Guide to Buddhist Signs and Symbols, also from Thames & Hudson.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500238233 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500238235 |
| Title | Arts of Asia: Materials, Techniques,s |
| Author | Meher Mcarthur |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-09-26 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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