Publisher's Synopsis
The Catalogue Of An Exhibition Of Early Chinese Pottery And Sculpture: The Metropolitan Museum Of Art (1916) by Sigisbert Christien Bosch Reitz is a comprehensive guide to an exhibition of Chinese artifacts held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1916. The book features detailed descriptions and photographs of various types of Chinese pottery and sculpture, including earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain pieces from the Neolithic period to the Ming dynasty. The exhibition's focus on early Chinese art provides a unique insight into the development of Chinese artistic traditions and the cultural influences that shaped them. The book also includes an introduction by the curator, providing context and background information about the pieces on display. Overall, this book is an essential resource for art historians, collectors, and anyone interested in the rich history of Chinese art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
