This is a fascinating look at the splendour of China's Qing dynasty through their stunning court and ceremonial garments. This superbly illustrated volume explores and analyzes the pomp and ceremony of Manchu court life and the Chinese aristocracy of the Qing dynasty through their ceremonial and court garments. A scholarly essay elucidates the symbolism and connotation of rank and hierarchy invested in each item, while paying particular attention to women's attire. The main body of the book is devoted to dozens of full page illustrations of robes, surcoats, insignia badges, skirts, shoes and accessories drawn from both public and private collections.
- ISBN10 0888853688
- ISBN13 9780888853684
- Publish Date 1 November 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
- Format Paperback
- Pages 160
- Language English