China Adorned

Name: China Adorned
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781760760588
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Ritual and Custom of Ancient Cultures

By Qiyao Deng

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China Adorned by Qiyao Deng delves into the vibrant and rich world of traditional Chinese adornments. It explores the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of various decorative arts, from intricate textiles to elaborate jewellery. Through vivid photographs and insightful commentary, the book offers an immersive look at how these artefacts reflect the diverse cultural identities across China's regions.
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If you have an appreciation for intricate craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and the beauty of traditional attire, you might enjoy this book. It delves into the stunning world of adornments across different Chinese ethnic groups, showcasing the artistry and cultural significance behind each piece. With vibrant photographs and insightful narratives, it is an enchanting exploration of Chinese arts and traditions.

China Adorned

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Aesthetic influences drawn from China have long resonated throughout Western art, design, and thought. China Adorned challenges the monolithic idea of 'Chinese' culture and fashion, turning the lens on the rich clothing traditions of ethnic minority groups.

Drawing on three decades of research by cultural anthropologist Professor Deng Qiyao, the book documents and demystifies the customs, rituals, and mythology of more than 30 minorities through their clothing and accessories. Deng's never-before-published archival photos sit alongside stunning contemporary imagery by photographer Cat Vinton that showcases fabrics, jewellery, and the surrounding landscapes. This helps readers to better understand the deep connections between people, place, ritual, and adornment.

Contributor essays delve further into the textiles and methods, the role of the artisan, the extraordinary resilience of material culture, and the importance of preserving these traditions for generations to come.

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China Adorned by Qiyao Deng has been highly praised for its exploration into the rich tapestry of Chinese arts and culture. Readers appreciate its detailed portrayal of traditional adornments, highlighted by vivid photography and insightful commentary. The book is noted for its celebration of cultural heritage, offering both aesthetic enjoyment and educational value.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760760588

Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 September 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Illustration: 698 Illustrations

Contributors:

Photographs by Cat Vinton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 2140g

Pages: 400

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Qiyao Deng

About the Author

Professor Deng Qiyao is the Director and Guest Professor of the Visual Culture Research Center of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts and the honorary Vice Chairman of the China Adventure Association. His previous positions include Director of, and active researcher at, the Institute of Ethnic Literature of the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences and Professor at the School of Sociology and Anthropology of Sun Yat-Sen University.

Cat Vinton is an adventure and ethnographic photographer documenting ways of life - unobtrusively photographing the nomadic and Indigenous peoples of the world. She has been published in National Geographic online, The Guardian, Survival International, Oceanographic Magazine, Sirene Journal and Sidetracked Magazine. Photography is Cat's part in the storytelling of life, encouraging people to reconnect to the land and community, and to be a part of protecting our natural world and all the ways of life that coexist.

Contributors

Suvi Rautio is an anthropologist with a particular interest in studying the social orderings of minority populations living in contemporary China. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals, including Social Analysis: The International Journal of Anthropology.

Xue Xinran is a British-Chinese journalist, author and speaker, with a particular focus on women's issues. She is a regular contributor to the Guardian, the BBC and CNN, and has published eight books internationally, including The Good Women of China, Sky Burial and The Promise: Love and Loss in Modern China.

Wu Fan is the author of two novels, February Flowers and Beautiful as Yesterday. Currently living in the United States, Wu writes in both English and Chinese and has had short stories published in Granta and Ploughshares, among other publications.

Will Spence is a professional translator with a range of China-focused experience, from consultation and translation for British and Chinese businesses to news and literary translation.