Showcasing more than thirty ancient bronzes from the exceptional holdings of the Shanghai Museum, this generously illustrated book offers a compelling overview of the beauty of Chinese bronzes and the fascinating traditions surrounding them. These important objects, many of which have never before appeared in an English-language publication, date from the 18th to the 1st century B.C.E. and span numerous dynasties. Highlights of the exhibition include an early thin-wall cast three-legged food vessel (
ding) from the Erlitou period, a set of nine bells (
bianzhong) from the early Spring and Autumn period, and a beast-shaped wine vessel (
he) from the early Warring States period.
An accessible essay serves as an introduction to these masterpieces, and sumptuous, newly commissioned photography makes this publication a standout addition to the literature on Asian bronze sculpture.
Distributed for the Clark Art Institute
Exhibition Schedule:
The Clark Art Institute
(07/04/14-09/21/14)
