MacLean Collection Early to Medieval Chinese Pottery,The

The MacLean Collection of Asian art features Chinese pottery from the Neolithic period to the Tang dynasty, providing insights into material culture, belief systems, and social development. The 48 objects showcase the evolution of pottery making, with forms, artistic styles, and techniques emerging, improving, and becoming sophisticated. It is an excellent gift for museum and art lovers and is curated by three of the finest doctors and curators of ancient, modern, and contemporary Chinese art and pottery.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 14 November 2023
Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Chinese pottery from the MacLean Collection of Asian art, dating from the Neolithic period (ca. 10,000-2000 BCE) to the Tang dynasty (618-906), offers valuable insights into the material culture, belief systems, and social development of early to medieval China. This collection of forty-eight objects showcases the evolution of pottery making in China, from its functional and aesthetic origins to its technological advancements. The objects represent significant stages in the tradition, showcasing the forms, artistic styles, and techniques that emerged, improved, and sophisticated over time. Additionally, they provide valuable insights into the material culture, belief systems, and social development of early and medieval China. This book is perfect for art lovers and makes an exquisite gift for museum and art enthusiasts. It is an official museum collection, curated by three of the finest doctors and curators of ancient, modern, and contemporary Chinese art and pottery.

Weight: 1848g
Dimension: 264 x 269 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9798886740028