Author : Valery M. Garrett
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Art
ISBN : IND:30000064017811
Chinese Dragon Robes by Valery M. Garrett Pdf
Robes with dragons first appeared in China during the Ming dynasty, and under the Qing dynasty they were worn on official occasions by the country's emperors and ruling elite. After the Qing fell in 1911, their wear became less frequent, but they are now avidly collected and displayed in museums and private collections throughout the world. This fully illustrated guide introduces Chinese dragon robes and their complex history, exploring several varieties of robes and their contemporary variations. It also addresses their construction techniques and, as guidance for dating the robes, provides detailed illustrations showing how the designs of dragons and surrounding symbols evolved through the centuries.