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Ming - Art, People and Places (Paperback)
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Ming - Art, People and Places (Paperback)
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The Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is regarded as China's 'golden age',
equivalent in British history to the Elizabethan era. Through the
themes of people and places and a wealth of objects, this
beautifully illustrated little book provides a concise and
fascinating introduction to the Ming period. The colourful and rich
nature of life for the emperors and their families within the vast
palaces of Nanjing, Beijing and beyond is captured in the exquisite
imperial portraits, paintings, costumes and jewellery. Beyond the
courts, outdoor spaces were enjoyed by many people, and journeys
into the countryside undertaken for different purposes. Parties
were held in gardens with friends and sports such as football and
golf kept people fit. Amongst other goods, Chinese porcelain and
silk were highly regarded throughout the world at this time. The
author looks at the main production centres, the extensive
distribution networks, and the roles of craftsmen, salesmen and
customers. As so much of our knowledge of Ming China derives from
archaeology, tombs of royals and non-royals are featured and major
finds from them illustrated. Religious sites - monasteries, temples
and mosques - are also explored; rare surviving examples of
architecture from the Ming period. The book concludes with an
introduction to some of the imagined spaces of the Ming, including
realms for various gods. Here are palaces and parks; tombs and
temples; silk-production sites and sacred mountains; emperors and
empresses; soldiers and salesmen; princes and potters: a visual
feast that captures the flavour of the remarkable Ming dynasty.
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