Prosperous Suzhou
(Soft cover)
von Michael Nicoll-Griffith
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Über das Buch
What made the Emperor order this painting?
Why was this city prosperous?
What is there in a Chinese painted scroll?
Pictures of Chinese life in the 18th Century, all in a stunning panorama of 24 hand-painted watercolours. From a hand scroll made in 1759, these pictures explore life in the Yangtze delta near Shanghai. The original scroll has become one of China's top art treasures.
With an English text guiding the viewer into each scene, this is the perfect coffee-table book! It provides a way for children to start understanding China's culture and history.
Why was this city prosperous?
What is there in a Chinese painted scroll?
Pictures of Chinese life in the 18th Century, all in a stunning panorama of 24 hand-painted watercolours. From a hand scroll made in 1759, these pictures explore life in the Yangtze delta near Shanghai. The original scroll has become one of China's top art treasures.
With an English text guiding the viewer into each scene, this is the perfect coffee-table book! It provides a way for children to start understanding China's culture and history.
Eigenschaften und Details
- Hauptkategorie: Bildende Kunst
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Projektoption: Standard-Querformat, 25×20 cm
Seitenanzahl: 28 -
ISBN
- Softcover: 9781364230975
- Veröffentlichungsdatum: März 17, 2016
- Sprache English
- Schlüsselwörter China, History, Painting, Scroll, Suzhou
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Über den Autor
Michael Nicoll-Griffith
Kingston, Canada
Born in England, Michael was educated in Winchester, Marlborough and Newcastle, where he qualified as a Naval Architect. Moving to Canada, he worked on tracking freight cars for Canadian Pacific Railway. Using that experience he consulted in Railway IT in Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan and China. There he encountered this Suzhou scroll. Michael has three children who live in Eastern Canada.