The Great Heritages of Chinese Art Illustrative Plates (5 Sets)

Overview

The Great Heritages of Chinese Art Illustrative Plates is a remarkable collection showcasing some of the most excellent representative works from the earliest eras of China. This five-set compilation presents a visually stunning and historically significant journey through China’s artistic traditions, ranging from the painted pottery of the Neolithic age to the paintings of the Ch'u people during the final period of the Chou dynasty. Some of these works have been discovered and studied for the first time, offering invaluable insight into ancient Chinese culture.

产品概述

《伟大的艺术传统图录》是一套展示中国最早期代表性艺术作品的珍贵收藏。这套五册图录涵盖了从新石器时代的彩陶到周朝末期楚人的绘画，呈现了一段视觉震撼且具有重要历史意义的艺术之旅。其中部分艺术作品是首次被发现和研究，为深入了解中国古代文化提供了宝贵资料。

Product Features

• Format: 5-set collection

• Language: Bilingual (English & Chinese)

• Content: High-quality illustrative plates with detailed captions

• Focus Periods: Neolithic Age to the Chou Dynasty

• Specialty: Includes rare and newly discovered ancient Chinese artworks

• Ideal for: Historians, art enthusiasts, collectors, and researchers

产品特点

• 格式： 五册合集

• 语言： 中英双语

• 内容： 高质量插图及详细说明

• 涵盖时期： 新石器时代至周朝

• 特色： 收录罕见及新发现的古代中国艺术品

• 适合对象： 历史学家、艺术爱好者、收藏家及研究人员

Interesting Facts

• The first set of this collection covers artworks from the Neolithic Age to the Ch'u people’s paintings in the final period of the Chou dynasty.

• Some of the works featured in this set are being documented and studied for the first time.

• The "Era of Painted Pottery Culture" is highlighted, with exquisite painted pottery unearthed in Kansu Province.

• The collection provides a crucial visual reference for understanding early Chinese artistic expressions and craftsmanship.

趣味知识

• 本套图录的第一册涵盖了从新石器时代到周朝末期楚人绘画的艺术作品。

• 其中一些艺术作品是首次被记录和研究。

• 本书重点介绍了“彩陶文化时代”，其中包括在甘肃省出土的精美彩陶。

• 这套收藏为理解早期中国艺术表现和工艺提供了重要的视觉参考。

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标签

#中国艺术 #古代中国 #艺术史 #彩陶文化 #新石器时代 #周朝 #文化遗产 #美术 #历史文物 #考古学 #珍藏书籍 #收藏版 #中国文化 #传统艺术 #插图集

Captions for the First Set

The Contents of this set range from the painted pottery of the Neolithic age to the paintings of the Ch'u people of the last period of the Chou dynasty. Some of these works of art have just come to our knowledge for the first time.

Plate 1. Painted Pottery Unearthed in Kansu Province

Fig. 1 - Fig. 6: Painted Pottery Unearthed in Kansu Province 

We call this period the "Era of Painted Pottery Culture"

Plate 2. Bronze Vessels of the Yin Dynasty

Fig. 7: Yu, Square Vessel of Holding Wine a Loop Cover, a Birdshaped Knob and a Phoenix-and-Orge-mask Pattern

Fig. 8: Huang, Drinking Cup of the Shape of the Elephant's Head with an Orge-mask Pattern

Fig. 9: Chueh, Drinking Cup in the Shape of a Bovine Head with an Orange-mask Pattern

Fig. 10: Yu, Vessel for Holding Wine in the Shape of a Cock

Bronze vessels of the Yin dynasty were unearthed in great quantities. The patterns on the vessels are mainly modelled after the shapes of animals, showing a tendency of moderate complexity.

Plate 3. Stone Sculptures Unearthed in Anyang

Fig. 11: "Owl" in Marble

Fig. 12: "Frog" in Marble

Fig. 13: Big Stone Musical Instrument

Fig. 14: Statue in Marble

It is characteristic of the statue that it has designs carved on its body.

Plate 4. Bronze Vessels of the Chou Dynasty (I)

Fig. 15: Big Cooking Tripod Made by Yu

Fig. 16: Big Cooking Tripod Made by K'o

These two tripods are massive. The one made by K'o weights 300 catties and the other made by Yu 250 catties

Fig. 17: Hu, Jug Inlaid with Gold and Silver, Unearthed in Chin Village of Loyang, Honan Province

Fig. 18: Tui, Food container Inlaid with Gold and Silver, Unearthed in Chin Village of Loyang, Honan Province

The above two vessels are representatives of the metal works of art unearthed in Chin Village

Plate 5. Bronze Vessels of the Chou Dynasty (II)

Fig. 19: Hu, Pot Carved with Hunting Figures (1)

Fig. 20: Hu, Pot Carved with Hunting Figures (2)

Bronze vessels carved with figures of men and animals originated from the pots with hunting figures popular in the last period of the Chou dynasty

Plate 6. Bronze Vessels of the Chou Dynasty (III)

Fig. 21: Mirror with Hunting Figures, Inlaid with Gold and Silver 

This is one of the most exquisite bronze vessels inlaid with gold and silver unearthed from a royal tomb at Chin Village of Loyang.

Fig. 22: Hsi Tsun, Bovine Pitcher

Height: 31.3 cm; length: 43 cm The pitcher is inlaid with gold and silver. Where it was unearthed is not yet known. 

Plate 7. Bronze Vessels Unearthed in Hsingcheng of Honan Province

Fig. 23: Pot with a Standing Stork

Fig. 24: Lei, Wine Jar with the Pattern of Dragons

Fig. 25: Huang, Cup in the Shape of a Tiger

Plate 8. Bronze Vessels Unearthed in Hunyuan

Fig. 26: Vessel with the Pattern of Dragons

Fig. 27: Vessel in the Shape of a Sheep

Fig. 28: Hsi Tsun, Bovine Pitcher or Ceremonial Vessel

Plate 9. Bronze Basin with the Pattern of the Battle on Land and Water, Unearthed in Chihsien

Fig. 29: Bronze Basin with the Pattern of the Battle on Land and Water

Fig. 30: Copy of the Pattern on the Above Basin

Plate 10. Sword with Patterns of Animals, Inlaid with Gold and Silver

Fig. 31: Sword with Patterns of Animals, Inlaid with Gold and Silver

Plate 11. Wooden Burial Statuettes Unearthed in Changsha, Hunan Province

Fig. 32:Wooden Burial Statuettes Unearthed in Changsha

Fig. 33: Two Heads of Wooden Burial Statuettes Unearthed in Changsha

Plate 12. Painting on Silk of the Last Period of the Chou Dynasty

Fig. 34: Painting on Silk of the Last Period of the Chou Dynasty

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