Imperial Chinese Robes

Author : Ming Wilson
Publisher : Victoria & Albert Museum
ISBN 13 : 9781851776207
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Imperial Chinese Robes written by Ming Wilson and published by Victoria & Albert Museum. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the dress and accessories of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), this exquisite book captures the grandeur of the garments worn by emperors and empresses for defined formal engagements. In Qing dynasty China, there were clear rules on what to wear on different occasions. Official dress was worn when the emperor performed sacrifices at the 'Temple of Heaven' and at other important rituals. Auspicious dress was for New Year, birthdays and weddings. Military dress for troop inspection; travelling dress for hunting and royal visits to provinces, and ordinary dress for events of a non-celebrative nature, such as mourning. When not performing public duties, however, the imperial family could freely choose which garments to wear - and this book also illustrates these more casual clothes with colourful and stunning fashion dresses made for the court ladies.

Author : Alan Preist
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 107 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Textiles written by Alan Preist and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 1934-10-01 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An excellent introduction to the study of Chinese textiles, this volume was originally written as a handbook to accompany a special exhibit of Chinese court robes and accessories presented by the Museum in December, 1931. In addition to providing an historical background information essential to understanding these beautiful objects, specific examples from the Met's collection are discussed in detail.

Author : Valery M. Garrett
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Dragon Robes written by Valery M. Garrett and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Valery M. Garrett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Collector's Guide to Chinese Dress Accessories written by Valery M. Garrett and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive and detailed pictorial guide to the beautifully embroidered dress accessories used every day by the imperial family and the middle classes in China during the Qing dynasty and early twentieth century. A first of its kind!

Author : Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Imperial Robes at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts written by Minneapolis Institute of Arts and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Claire Roberts
Publisher : Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evolution & Revolution written by Claire Roberts and published by Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences. This book was released on 1997 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By using the medium of dress, Evolution & Revolution explores the dramatic cultural, social, economic and political changes which have occurred in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan over th past three centuries. This history is revealed through the luxury court robes of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); the tight-fitting, side-slitted East-West cheungsam; the ubiquitous Mao suit, symbol of Communist ideology; and the bold new directions of contemporary designers. Written by authors from Australia, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and rich with visual material, this unique book offers an accessible, informative and inspiring treatment of Chinese history, culture and dress.

Author : Valery M. Garrett
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Traditional Chinese Clothing in Hong Kong and South China, 1840-1980 written by Valery M. Garrett and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1987 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much has been written on the courtly dress and formal costumes of the Qing Dynasty, but this book is the first to offer a detailed account of the clothing worn by ordinary people. Valery Garrett's unique study looks at how life was lived, and the kind of clothing that was worn, in the ruralareas of south China before political disturbances and the encroachment of urbanization changed so much for ever. The result is a valuable document of a traditional style of clothing, now fast disappearing.

Author : Valery Garrett
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 146290694X
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Dress written by Valery Garrett and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring over 450 archival photographs and line drawings, Chinese Dress traces the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to the fashions of modern China. A comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book, Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians, fashion designers and collectors, as well as lovers of beautiful clothes everywhere. Chapters include: Dress of the Qing Manchu Rulers 1644-1911 Dress of the Manchu Consorts 1644-1911 Attire of Mandarins and Merchants Attire of Chinese Women Republican Dress 1912-1949 Clothing of the Lower Classes Clothing for Children Dress in New China 1950-2006 From Imperial robes to foot binding to the cheongsam, Chinese Dress spotlights traditional Chinese dress against a background of historical, cultural and social change, opening a fascinating window for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of China, Chinese culture and Chinese fashion history.

Author : Ming-Ju Sun
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486420530
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Fashions written by Ming-Ju Sun and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tegninger af traditionelle kinesiske klædedragter

Author : Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology Valerie Steele
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300079302
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book China Chic written by Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology Valerie Steele and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the historical significance of Chinese clothing, and offers examples and commentary on fashions ranging from the dragon robes of the Imperial era to the cheongsams shown on the runways in Paris