Mei Hua (China Tianjin Normal University)

Chinese Clothing

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Produktbeschreibung

This illustrated introduction to the history of Chinese clothing takes the reader through traditional Chinese costumes, ornamentation and ceremonial wear, discusses the importance of silk and the diverse costumes of China's ethnic groups before considering modern trends and China's place in the fashion world today.

Produktdetails

• Introductions to Chinese Culture
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• 3. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Mai 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 320g
• ISBN-13: 9780521186896
• ISBN-10: 0521186897
• Artikelnr.: 32697148

Autorenporträt

Mei Hua is Professor of Women's Studies at Tianjin Normal University and head of the Huamei Clothing Ornament Culturology Study. A columnist for People's Daily, she has published widely on the subject of Chinese clothing and culture.

Inhaltsangabe

1. A brief history of ancient garments; 2. Clothes and hierarchy in ancient times; 3. Silk, the silk road and the art of embroidery; 4. Beauty of traditional garments; 5. Trends in modern garments; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.