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Custodians of the Scholar's Way: Chinese Scholars' Objects in Precious Woods

This latest publication from Marcus Flacks examines and contextualizes more than two hundred masterpieces in wood, each of which was an element of the classical Chinese scholar’s studio. Among these objects are several rare censers, a spectacular carrying box with woven bamboo panels, a magnificent carved imperial pillow, and many other objects made for scholar and emperor alike. Conceived around five ideal models of scholars’ studios, Custodians of the Scholar’s Way is a feast for the eye and for the intellect. It is beautifully produced, lush with breathtaking full-color images of the magnificent scholars’ objects created over the span of a millennium, and includes an approachable yet erudite introductory essay by Flacks that enables both novice and expert to gain a deeper understanding of the history and delight of Chinese scholars’ objects.

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Custodians of the Scholar's Way: Chinese Scholars' Objects in Precious Woods

This latest publication from Marcus Flacks examines and contextualizes more than two hundred masterpieces in wood, each of which was an element of the classical Chinese scholar’s studio. Among these objects are several rare censers, a spectacular carrying box with woven bamboo panels, a magnificent carved imperial pillow, and many other objects made for scholar and emperor alike. Conceived around five ideal models of scholars’ studios, Custodians of the Scholar’s Way is a feast for the eye and for the intellect. It is beautifully produced, lush with breathtaking full-color images of the magnificent scholars’ objects created over the span of a millennium, and includes an approachable yet erudite introductory essay by Flacks that enables both novice and expert to gain a deeper understanding of the history and delight of Chinese scholars’ objects.

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Custodians of the Scholar's Way: Chinese Scholars' Objects in Precious Woods

Custodians of the Scholar's Way: Chinese Scholars' Objects in Precious Woods

by Marcus Flacks
Custodians of the Scholar's Way: Chinese Scholars' Objects in Precious Woods

Custodians of the Scholar's Way: Chinese Scholars' Objects in Precious Woods

by Marcus Flacks

Overview

This latest publication from Marcus Flacks examines and contextualizes more than two hundred masterpieces in wood, each of which was an element of the classical Chinese scholar’s studio. Among these objects are several rare censers, a spectacular carrying box with woven bamboo panels, a magnificent carved imperial pillow, and many other objects made for scholar and emperor alike. Conceived around five ideal models of scholars’ studios, Custodians of the Scholar’s Way is a feast for the eye and for the intellect. It is beautifully produced, lush with breathtaking full-color images of the magnificent scholars’ objects created over the span of a millennium, and includes an approachable yet erudite introductory essay by Flacks that enables both novice and expert to gain a deeper understanding of the history and delight of Chinese scholars’ objects.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781909631045
Publisher: Sylph Editions
Publication date: 12/15/2014
Pages: 480
Product dimensions: 10.30(w) x 12.40(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Marcus Flacks has been one of the forces behind the promotion and illumination of Chinese objets d’art for more than twenty years. He is the author of Classical Chinese Furniture and Contemplating Rocks, both published by Sylph Editions.

Table of Contents

Preface
1. Cultural and historical backdrop
2. A changing landscape
3. Scholar and merchant
4. Scholar and artisan
5. Collecting
6. Connoisseurship
7. The scholar’s studio
8. Scholars’ objects
 
Ancient Splendor
Studio of Appreciation of Antiquity
Calligraphy and painting
 
Emerald Green Wutong Branch
Studio of the Natural Qi
Food and drink, trays and table stands
 
Delicate Flowers and Wild Orchids
Studio of Ladies and Courtesans
Incense culture, games and pastimes
 
Emerald Depth—Dusty World
The Studio of Uncertain times
Storage and presentation
 
Mandates of Heaven
The Imperial Studio
 
Reference
1. Timbers
2. Relative size
3. Absolute size
4. Surface
5. Line and contour
6. The scholar’s studio
7. Condition
8. Supporting objects
Picture Credits
References
Bibliography
Index
 

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