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Pear Garden (Peking Opera Embroidery) Midi Address Book

By Paperblanks
Series: Peking Opera Embroidery
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The Pear Garden (Peking Opera Embroidery) Midi Address Book draws inspiration from the ancient Chinese tradition of opera, tracing back to the Tang Dynasty's Liyuan opera school founded by Emperor Taizong. Its cover features a reproduction of exquisite embroidery from a Qing court opera skirt, celebrating the pinnacle era of Peking Opera.
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Format: Hardback
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This address book appeals to lovers of Chinese culture and traditional arts, as well as those who appreciate elegant, historically inspired stationery.

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During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the Emperor Taizong founded an opera school called Liyuan (Pear Garden). Chinese opera reached its pinnacle under the Qing court (1644-1911), giving birth to what is known as Peking Opera. Reproduced here is a piece of beautifully embroidered opera skirt from that era. Original Art: Chinese opera costume. Era: Late 19th century. Region: China.

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The dramatic art tradition of opera traces its roots to the earliest periods of ancient China. During the Tang Dynasty (618–907), the Emperor Taizong founded an opera school called Liyuan (Pear Garden).

Chinese opera reached its pinnacle under the Qing court (1644–1911), giving birth to what is known as Peking Opera. Reproduced for this cover is a piece of beautifully embroidered opera skirt from that era.

Pear Garden (Peking Opera Embroidery) Midi Address Book by Paperblanks elegantly reflects this rich cultural heritage and artistry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781439793572

Publisher: Paperblanks

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 January 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Paperblanks

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 144

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