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This book is professional reference book, only overall showing with the skilled standard of modern China’s jade carving.

 

In addition to in the book there are 678 color photographs of China’ jade and stone carving treasures since the foundation of P. R. China, this book is discussed brief development history and present condition of China’ s jade articles, development prospect and the way to deal with a situation.

In this book, both pictures and texts are excellent, but pictures are main. Hence it is an integral collection of practicality, knowledge, artistry and interest. It will be of great value not only to jade carving workers but to jade carving amateurs, artists, collectors, students and teachers making a specially of jade carving. Also it will be of great value to libraries at all levels through the country.

CONTENTS

 

Preface
Editorial beforeword
Part I An Introduction
1. The basic meaning
2. Function and selection of jade articles
3. A survey of main production and marketing base of Chinese Jade and Stone Carving
Part II A Brief Development History, Present Condition and Prospect of the Chinese Jade Carving Industry
1. A brilliant history
2. A more lustrous modern China
3. A problems, suggestions and looking ahead
4. A concluding remarks-inquiry and thinking
Part III A Classified Collection of the Treasures in the Chinese Modern Jade Carving
1. Figures chapter 1
2. Animals chapter 2
3. Scenery chapter 3
4. Implements chapter 4
5. Flower and Birds chapter 5
6. Flower and Plants chapter 6
7. Agricultural Products chapter 7

Appendix I
The list of plate contents in “ A Complete Collection of the Treasures in the Chinese Modern Jade Carving”
Appendix II The table of breeds and places of jade resources in China
Appendix III The list of plotters and editors in “A Complete Collection of the Treasures in the Chinese Modern Jade Carving”
Editorial afterword

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