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China's Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta

Name: China's Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta
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Book Synopsis: A survey of art from the lower Yangzi River delta that explores the region's influential role in defining Chinese art throughout history. Focusing on the artistic production and cultural impact of the lower Yangzi River delta, an area known as Jiangnan, this volume features more than 200 objects from Neolithic times through the eighteenth century that range in media from jade, silk, prints, and paintings to porcelain, lacquer, and bamboo carvings. Essays by internationally renowned scholars cover topics such as Jiangnan in poetry, the region's economy, silk production, southern green stoneware, landscape painting, color print production and urban culture, Buddhism, and garden culture. The essays and object entries consider how the region—home to such great cities as Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Nanjing, as well as hilly picturesque landscapes stretched along rivers and lakes—became the epicenter of the Chinese art scene and largely defined the image of traditional China. Presenting both iconic as well as previously unpublished works from collections around the world, this study is the first English-language consideration of a region that through the course of millennia has been one of China's most rich, populous, fertile, and artistically influential areas. Distributed for the Cleveland Museum of Art. Exhibition Schedule: Cleveland Museum of Art (September 10, 2023–January 7, 2024). Read more.

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Discover the mesmerizing beauty of China's Southern Paradise with our captivating book, "Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta." This comprehensive survey delves into the region's influential role in shaping Chinese art throughout history. Through its stunning collection of over 200 objects, ranging from jade and silk to porcelain and paintings, this volume provides a fascinating insight into the artistic production and cultural impact of the lower Yangzi River delta, also known as Jiangnan.

Renowned scholars have contributed compelling essays covering a range of topics, such as the region's vibrant poetry, silk production, landscape painting, and Buddhism. Explore the rich history and vibrant art scene of Jiangnan, home to renowned cities like Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Nanjing. Its picturesque landscapes, stretching along rivers and lakes, have largely defined the image of traditional China.

Featuring both iconic and previously unpublished works from collections around the world, "Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta" offers a unique and immersive experience. As the first English-language exploration of this historically significant region, this book provides an invaluable resource for art enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Chinese art and culture.

Don't miss the opportunity to embark on this enlightening journey through the artistic wonders of China's Southern Paradise. Experience the magnificence and artistry that have endured for millennia. Order your copy today and delve into the captivating world of the lower Yangzi River delta.

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