Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from the Palace Museum,

Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from the Palace Museum, Beijing

Part of the first exchange agreement between Chinaâ€™s Palace Museum and an American museum, Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from Palace Museum, Beijing accompanies an exhibition of the same name at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. More than 200 works of art drawn from the collection of the Palace Museumâ€•court paintings, furniture, costumes, sculpture, decorative objects, arms, and armorâ€•highlight the artistic accomplishments of the Ming (1368â€“1644) and Qing (1644â€“1911) dynasties, with a focus on the mid-Qing dynasty of the 18th century. In addition, the book features a number of works selected from VMFAâ€™s collection. These magnificent artworks, all reproduced in full color, illustrate the splendor of the Forbidden City and offer an intimate look at its rituals, religion, and daily life.
Country USA
Brand Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Manufacturer Virginia Museum Fine Arts
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 190 color illus.
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781934351079
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from the Palace Museum, Beijing