China has long been a "country of jade" that shines in world civilization history. The Chinese nation has respected, honored, revered, loved and cherished jade for a history of over 8,000 years. Chinese jade art, veiled in mystery and carrying spiritual sustenance for people, has been deeply root in traditional Chinese culture and played a role in every aspect of Chinese social life.
Table of Contents:
Unveiling the Mystery of Jade: Overview
Essence of Heaven and Earth--Jade
Carrier of Civilization--JadeWares
Fruit of the Chinese Civilization--Chinese Jade Culture
Footprint in the World of Sacred Gods: The Time of Jade for the Gods
Jade Ware of Xinglongwa Culture
Jade Ware of Hongshan Culture
Jade Ware of Lingjiatan Culture
Jade Ware of Liangzhu Culture
Jade Ware of Longshan Culture
Imperial Companions: The Time of Jade for Kings
Jade Ware in the Shang Dynasty
Jade Ware in the Western Zhou Dyansty
Jade Ware in the Spring and Autumn Period
Jade Ware in the Warring States Period
Jade Ware in the Han Dynasty
Jade Ware in the Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties
Enter Civil Society: The Time of Jade for the People
Jade Ware in the Tang Dynasty
Jade Ware in the Song Dynasty
Jade Ware in the Liao Dynasty
Jade Ware in the Jin Dynasty
Jade Ware in the Yuan Dynasty
Jade Ware in the Ming Dynasty
Jade Ware in the Qing Dynasty
A Colorful World: Jade Ware in Modern Times
Appendix: Chronological Table of the Chinese Dynasties
By Yu Ming, Paperback, English, 145 pages, 9" x 6.25"
