Description
Some of the greatest works of art created by man were produced in the Orient. At the centre was China, the fountain of artistic inspiration, from which the Korean and Japanese artist drank.
This beautifully illustrated book serves a dual purpose. On the one hand it gives a concise account of the art history of the Far East and on the other it acts as a manual for the collector.
It therefore fills an important gap and fulfils a long felt need for a book of this nature. It provides valuable information on forming a collection, buying, and most important, detecting forgeries. The collector will find much valuable advice within its pages.
The illustrations were assembled to show pieces, which have not previously been reproduced.
The vast experience and knowledge of the author gained both on his travels and work in the Far East, as well as in his occupation as a Curator, is laid before the collector. The book is authoritative but written in a way that makes a difficult subject clear and easy to understand. The charts and glossary will also be a valuable aid.
ISBN:0707100437
