Connoisseur Of Chinese Furniture

This two-volume set, written by the leading Chinese expert, sets the standard against which all other books on Chinese furniture must be compared. Shixiang demonstrates that the Ming dynasty produced the finest traditional furniture, both in terms of quantity and quality. He also argues that Suzhou created some of the greatest furniture from this period, correcting a long-held belief that Suzhou and the Guangzhou style were responsible for only minor contributions. Including 673 photographs and line drawings, this work sheds new light on all aspects of Chinese furniture and is of seminal importance to specialists and enthusiasts alike.