Over het boek
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.
kenmerken / functionaliteiten & details
- Hoofdcategorie: Beeldende kunst
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Projectoptie: Standaard liggend, 25×20 cm
Aantal pagina's: 28 -
Isbn
- Paperback: 9781364230975
- Datum publiceren: mar 17, 2016
- Taal English
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Over de maker
Michael Nicoll-Griffith
Kingston, Canada
