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1 online resource (143 pages) |
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Routledge Research in Art History Ser |
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Routledge Research in Art History Ser
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; Contributors; Acknowledgments; Preface; Chapter 1 The arrival of Muslim artisans in China; Background; Textiles; Metalwork; Questions of authenticity; Cloisonné metalwork; Porcelains; Other inscriptions; Blanc de Chine; Glass; Notes; Chapter 2 A confluence of different cultures; Background; French interest; Laufer's expedition; Initial steps; Boshan; Early manufacture; Boshan craftsmen; Problems at the imperial glassworks; Glass materials; Notes |
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Chapter 3 Qing dynasty Chinese glass with Islamic influences: A study of some examplesHistorical roots; Kangxi period (1662-1722) -- the influence of Islamic facet-cut glass; Yongzheng period (1723-1735) -- exploring the decoration of Arabic inscriptions; Qianlong period (1736-1795) -- fusion of Islamic culture with Chinese tradition; A unique example; Notes; Chapter 4 Qing Dynasty glass with Arabic inscriptions: Their European derivations; Background; Yongzheng glass; Further thoughts on a pair of glass vases; Qianlong's military conquests; A Muslim consort; Qianlong's imperial mosque |
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Diamond-point engravingHuqqah bases; A glass cup; A particular vase; Beijing glass; Notes; Chapter 5 Porcelains for the Islamic market; Background; Magic Squares; Lan's 'strange vessels'; Sources of cobalt; Overglaze enamels; Iron red Glazes; Famille rose; Patterns and figural representations; A tureen; A notable exception; A treasure; An important link; Notes; Chapter 6 Cloisonné enamel wares; Part One; Part Two; Notes; Chapter 7 Jade from Khotan; Background; Khotan; Imperial jade workshops; Jade boulders; A jade seal; Islamic jades; Jades in the Mughal style; Jade lore; Notes |
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Chapter 8 Interior painted snuff bottles: A Chinese-Muslim masterTobacco trade; Snuff in China; A leading exponent; Working methods; Chinese calligraphy; Portrait bottles; Beijing Opera stars; Actresses; The Wolferz collection; Portrait of a Muslim merchant; Notes; Chapter 9 Chinese and Islamic calligraphy: A harmonious blend; Background; City of Eternal Peace; Sini script; Photographic records; Sino-Islamic scrolls; Writing implements; Calligrams; A Zitan bowl; Notes; Addendum; The Langtingxu; Note; Glossary; Archival sources visited; China; England; France; Italy; Vatican (State of) |
| Summary |
"Chinese-Islamic studies have concentrated thus far on the arts of earlier periods with less attention paid to works from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). This book focuses on works of Chinese-Islamic art from the late seventeenth century to the present day and bring to the reader's attention several new areas for consideration. The book examines glass wares which were probably made for a local Chinese-Muslim clientele, illustrating a fascinating mixture of traditional Chinese and Muslim craft traditions. While the inscriptions on them can be related directly to the mosque lamps of the Arab world, their form and style of decoration is characteristically that of Han Chinese. Several contemporary Chinese Muslim artists have succeeded in developing a unique fusion of calligraphic styles from both cultures. Other works examined include enamels, porcelains, and interior painted snuff bottles, with emphasis on either those with Arabic inscriptions, or on works by Chinese Muslim artists. The book includes a chapter written by Dr. Shelly Xue and an addendum written by Dr. Riccardo Joppert. This book will appeal to scholars working in art history, religious studies, Chinese studies, Chinese history, religious history, and material culture"-- Provided by publisher |
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Select BibliographyIndex |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Art -- China -- Arab influences -- History
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Islamic art -- China
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Islamic art
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China
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781000752397 |
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1000752399 |
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9781000752793 |
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1000752798 |
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9781000752595 |
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1000752593 |
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9781003000440 |
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1003000444 |
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