The Arts of Asia
by Meher McArthur (Thames & Hudson, New York, 2005), $50.
This richly illustrated book analyzes and surveys the extraordinary arts of Asia by material. The most important materials are studied in turn-jade, silk, porcelain, lacquer, ivory, bamboo, paper, gold, stone and wood-and the techniques used in the artistic process are explained. Significant historical styles are explored country by country, from ancient pre-historic examples to contemporary art. The book concludes with an extensive bibliography and list of museums, galleries and specialist art dealers.
This richly illustrated book analyzes and surveys the extraordinary arts of Asia by material. The most important materials are studied in turn-jade, silk, porcelain, lacquer, ivory, bamboo, paper, gold, stone and wood-and the techniques used in the artistic process are explained. Significant historical styles are explored country by country, from ancient pre-historic examples to contemporary art. The book concludes with an extensive bibliography and list of museums, galleries and specialist art dealers.
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