Cover of The arts of Asia

The arts of Asia

by Meher McArthur

2005 256 pages eng

"Here is an introduction to the beautiful materials used in Asian art and the ways in which they have been transformed into glorious works over the centuries." "Why do we call fine ceramics "china"? Are paintings actually made on "rice paper"? What are "japanning," "cinnabar" and "celadon"? How can …

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