Publisher's Synopsis
""Chinese Bronzes: Of The Shang, 1766-1122 B. C. Through The T�������ang Dynasty, A. D. 618-906"" is a comprehensive book published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art that explores the history, art, and culture of Chinese bronzes from the Shang dynasty (1766-1122 B.C.) to the Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-906). The book features high-quality photographs and detailed descriptions of over 160 bronzes, including ritual vessels, weapons, and musical instruments. It also includes essays by leading scholars that provide a contextual and historical overview of each dynasty, as well as an in-depth analysis of the artistic and technical achievements of the bronze makers. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Chinese art, culture, and technology, as well as for collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of bronze artifacts.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.
