Description: VINTAGE Copyright-Free CHINESE ART & DESIGN PATTERNS Book Dynasties and Periods Represented in This Book The pin yin transcription (used in the captions) appears first, followed by the Wade transcription for purposes of reference (within parentheses), which is in turn followed by the time period of each dynasty or period expressed according to the Western calendar. ZHOU (CHOU) DYNASTY, 1122-256 B.C. Tang (TANG) DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. SONG (SUNG) DYNASTY, 960-1279 Northern, 960-1127 Southern, 1127-1297 YUAN (YUAN) DYNASTY, 1280-1367 MING (MING) DYNASTY, 1368-1643 Yong lo (Yung Lo) period, 1403-1424 Xuan de (Hsuan Tê) period, 1426-1435 Cheng hua (Ch'êng Hua) period, 1465-1487 Hong zhi (Hung Chih) period, 1488-1505 Zheng de (Chêng Tê) period, 1506-1521 Jia jing (Chia Ching) period, 1522-1566 QING (CH'ING) DYNASTY, 1644-1912 Kang xi (K'ang Hsi) period, 1662-1722 Yong zheng (Yung Chêng) period, 1723-1735 Qian long (Ch'ien Lung) period, 1736-1795 Tong zhi (T'ung Chih) period, 1862-1874 Chinese art and design embody a holistic perspective that connects all things. Its extensive repertoire of design motifs is rooted in four timeless principles: spirit, rhythm, life, and movement. True Chinese design goes beyond mere decorative elements; its exquisitely beautiful combinations of blossoms, sprays, birds, animals, inscribed medallions, and symmetrical designs form artistic puzzles where words and syllables are depicted through pictures or symbols. When sounded sequentially, these motifs create auspicious phrases that provide the solution to the puzzle. Beyond their inherent wisdom or clever humor, these designs exude an exceptional vibrancy and elegance, showcasing the aesthetic prowess of one of the world's most culturally rich artistic traditions. They are renowned for their subtlety, finesse, spontaneity, and skill, but above all, for their enduring beauty. Contemporary artists and designers can find fresh insights into today's graphic and design challenges through these timeless designs. Within this volume, esteemed artist Joseph D'Addetta presents meticulous and sensitive pen renderings of motifs sourced from exceptional examples of Chinese objets d'art found in leading museums and private collections. The motifs encompass ceramics, textiles, jade, lacquer, bronzes, and furniture, spanning from approximately 1300 B.C. to the Qing (Ch'ing) dynasty, which persisted until the early twentieth century. These 284 remarkable motifs, available for unrestricted use, are categorized into eight sections: Flowers and Plants Wave and Cloud Forms Medallions Horizontal Bands Animal Life Symbols Allover Patterns Ceramic Objects The book provides dates of the dynasties and periods, presented in both pin yin and Wade transcriptions. Collectively, these designs recapture the splendor, grace, and artistic heritage of one of the greatest and most sophisticated societies in human history. This is an original Dover publication from 1981. The publisher's note emphasizes the book's durability and longevity. The paper used is opaque, minimizing show-through and resistance to discoloration or brittleness with age. The pages are bound in signatures, following the traditional method employed in high-quality books, ensuring that they will not detach. The book opens flat for easy reference, and its binding is designed to withstand cracking or splitting. This Dover edition is intended to be a permanent resource for years to come.
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Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Topic: Art
Subject: Chinese Design
Year Printed: 1981
