商品簡介
This beautifully illustrated volume explores the symbols, styles, and techniques used in Mandarin rank squares. In the first section, Jackson (Asian art collector and author) tells the parallel stories of two fictional boys under the Ming Dynasty one rich, one poor attempting to ascend the imperial civil service. Next, Hugus (badge expert and collector) discusses the ranking system, giving detailed explanations of the identifying animals, Chinese symbology, and the evolution of the badges over the centuries. Color photographs, archival photographs of people, and five tables help to identify badges by rank and dynasty. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Dr. David Hugus, an Asian textile scholar and collector, lives in Belmont, California.
BEVERLEY JACKSON is an esteemed art and cultural historian who specializes in Chinese art and costume. She tours and lectures on Asian art from her home in Santa Barbara, California.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
