Introduction to the Art of Chinese Costume Throughout the Ages

Costume art is the art category that best represents the aesthetic styles and regional customs of different ethnic groups in China. The Art of Chinese Clothing Throughout the Ages provides the most concentrated presentation of the history and essence of the art of Chinese clothing through the ages. The book consists of three parts: the first chapter is the introduction, which briefly introduces the history of the development of Chinese costumes in the past dynasties, the characteristics of the era and the artistic features; the second chapter is the main text, which is divided into nine parts, namely, the first dress, the upper garment, the lower garment, the footwear, the hair, the makeup, the ornaments, the craftsmanship, and the patterns, according to the order of the dress form categories. Under each category, it is also organized according to the historical slide, showing the development of Chinese dress culture and artistic style in detail. The third part of Chinese Costume Art Throughout the Ages is an appendix containing an index of pictures and a chronology of Chinese history.

The book is a perfect combination of academics and connoisseurs, with a systematic and clear textual exposition, and more than 600 colorful drawings to provide readers with image references and aesthetic pleasures.