With over 800 unique photographs; this Chinese arts book is a feast for the eyes.Produced exclusively for wealthy Chinese communities along the Strait of Malacca in the 19th and early 20th centuries; Peranakan Chinese porcelain is enjoying a resurgence of interest among collectors.Straits-born Chinese; or Peranakans; in Penang; Malacca and Singapore; used this ornate and colorful enamelware on festive occasions such as weddings; birthdays; anniversaries and Chinese New Year.Peranakan Chinese Porcelain is richly illustrated and includes key information on reign marks and factory marks. In-depth discussion of the motifs; colors; forms and functions of Peranakan Chinese ceramics makes this an invaluable reference. Supporting photographs and text introduce related aspects of Peranakan culture including architecture; dress; cuisine and customs; making Peranakan Chinese Porcelain a wonderful contribution to the history of the Straits Chinese.
#1316101 in eBooks 2012-02-29 2012-02-29File Name: B00777FVZS
Review
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Photos are nice. writing is fairBy Margaret TimmermanThis book tells the story of the Barn Quilt trail movement in a bunch of states. Much of it is fairly boring. and it could be a lot shorter and tell the story just as well. The writing is fair. The photos are quite nice. but the author frequently talks about barns/quilts for which there are no photos. which is frustrating. More photos and less text would make it more interesting--just photos in the order they are along the road. with a short story about each one. would be more effective.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Not Very helpful if you want to see barns with quilts on themBy lynNot what I was looking for - writing is oK but I would have liked to know where the barns where and info about the areas the barns where in. Writer tries to be all artsy and the plain truth is. that is not necessary in this type of book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. SUPER BOOK!By txbluebonnetThis is what I would consider a very thought-provoking and well-written book! Also a lovely tribute to the "founder" of Barn Quilts and the American quilt trails all over the country. It really grabbed my attention - so much so that I rushed out and bought a 36" x 36" piece of furniture-quality plywood. paints. sealers. and protective coatings - even before I had finished reading the book! This will be one of my Spring or Summer projects here in Central Texas! I later figured out that most of the barn quilts are much larger than my board; however. one of our barns is close to the farm-to-market road. so it should work out fine for this barn. The other barn is farther back. so it may require a 48" x 48" board - which I also have!I wish there could have been more pictures of the many described barn quilts. And it also would have been nice if the instructions for actually making a barn quilt had been included. Ill muddle my way through my project and some time this year. Texas will have at least one more Barn Quilt on display!
