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Paperback. Condición: Good. The great Song Dynasty poet and artist, Mi Fu (1051-1107), entered official life as secretary of the Board of Rites and Court painter. He founded a school of painting characterized by its bold and vigorous brushwork, and yet delicate in the composition of its exquisite landscapes.Besides writing poetry, critical essays and colophons, Mi Fu left important treatises on painting and calligraphy, in addition to the present work on ink-stones, translated here by the eminent Dutch diplomat and Sinologist, Dr R. H. van Gulik. In the case of the first two works, the subjects of Mi Fu's deliberations have long since disappeared. There remain, however, numerous surviving examples of ink-stones from the Song and earlier dynasties, enabling us to compare Mi Fu's words with the actual objects he describes.The importance of the ink-stone as an essential tool of the Chinese Literati--and thus the importance of our understanding of its nature to our overall comprehension of Chinese brushwork--is but one aspect of the present work. The ink-stone is, in addition to a tool, a work of art in its own right, combining the skill and wit of the sculptor with the ancient Chinese tradition of appreciation of beautiful stones. In this translation of Mi Fu on Ink-stones, Dr van Gulik provides not only a guide to the connoisseurship of this essential treasure of the scholar's studio, but also an illuminating glimpse into the mind of this brilliant eleventh century artist.…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. The great Song Dynasty poet and artist, Mi Fu (1051-1107), entered official life as secretary of the Board of Rites and Court painter. He founded a school of painting characterized by its bold and vigorous brushwork, and yet delicate in the composition of its exquisite landscapes.Besides writing poetry, critical essays and colophons, Mi Fu left important treatises on painting and calligraphy, in addition to the present work on ink-stones, translated here by the eminent Dutch diplomat and Sinologist, Dr R. H. van Gulik. In the case of the first two works, the subjects of Mi Fu's deliberations have long since disappeared. There remain, however, numerous surviving examples of ink-stones from the Song and earlier dynasties, enabling us to compare Mi Fu's words with the actual objects he describes.The importance of the ink-stone as an essential tool of the Chinese Literati--and thus the importance of our understanding of its nature to our overall comprehension of Chinese brushwork--is but one aspect of the present work. The ink-stone is, in addition to a tool, a work of art in its own right, combining the skill and wit of the sculptor with the ancient Chinese tradition of appreciation of beautiful stones. In this translation of Mi Fu on Ink-stones, Dr van Gulik provides not only a guide to the connoisseurship of this essential treasure of the scholar's studio, but also an illuminating glimpse into the mind of this brilliant eleventh century artist.…

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Soft Cover. Condición: New. Second edition. The great Song Dynasty poet and artist, Mi Fu (1051-1107), wrote treatises on painting and calligraphy, in addition to the present work on inkstones, translated here by the eminent Dutch diplomat and Sinologist, Dr. R H van Gulik. In the case of the first two works, the subjects of Mi Fu's deliberations have long since disappeared. There remain, however, numerous surviving examples of inkstones from the Song and earlier dynasties, enabling us to compare Mi Fu's words with the actual objects he describes. The importance of the inkstone as an essential tool of the Chinese literati and thus the importance of our understanding its nature to our overall comprehension of Chinese brushwork, is but one aspect of the present work. The inkstone is, in addition to a tool, a work of art in its own right, combining the skill and wit of the sculptor with the ancient Chinese tradition of appreciation of beautiful stones. In Mi Fu on Inkstones, Dr van Gulik provides not only a guide to the connoisseurship of this essential treasure of the scholar's studio, but also an illuminating glimpse into the mind of this brilliant eleventh century artist. (First edition Peking, 1938, now impossible to obtain.). xii, 71 pp., 13 b&w illustrations, map, index. The original Chinese text of Mi Fu's Yen Shih is also reproduced, alongside the English translation. Size: 24 x 17 cm.…

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Hard bound. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. Second edition. The great Song Dynasty poet and artist, Mi Fu (1051-1107), wrote treatises on painting and calligraphy, in addition to the present work on inkstones, translated here by the eminent Dutch diplomat and Sinologist, Dr. R H van Gulik. In the case of the first two works, the subjects of Mi Fu's deliberations have long since disappeared. There remain, however, numerous surviving examples of inkstones from the Song and earlier dynasties, enabling us to compare Mi Fu's words with the actual objects he describes. The importance of the inkstone as an essential tool of the Chinese literati and thus the importance of our understanding its nature to our overall comprehension of Chinese brushwork, is but one aspect of the present work. The inkstone is, in addition to a tool, a work of art in its own right, combining the skill and wit of the sculptor with the ancient Chinese tradition of appreciation of beautiful stones. In Mi Fu on Inkstones, Dr van Gulik provides not only a guide to the connoisseurship of this essential treasure of the scholar's studio, but also an illuminating glimpse into the mind of this brilliant eleventh century artist. (First edition Peking, 1938, now impossible to obtain.). xii, 71 pp., 2 colour, 11 b&w illustrations, map, index, 245 x 175. The original Chinese text of Mi Fu's Yen Shih is also reproduced, alongside the English translation. Size: 24.5 x 17.5 cm.…

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Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 2nd ed. edition. 84 pages. 9.61x6.69x0.16 inches. In Stock.
Editorial: Guangdong Renmin Chubanshe, Guangdong, 1979
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Añadir al carritoBoards. Condición: Good, unless otherwise noted. 21x15cm, 103 pp. 8 plates, numerous text illustrations. // Treatise on the ink stones from Duanxi, one of the most famous sources for the material. Interesting illustrations, usually very faint, of famous and important ink stones. In Chinese.
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Book in 1st class condition. Pages look unused. Has a protective slipcase. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1981, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Chinese Art Textiles Glass and Painting on Glass Carvings in Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Carving in Hardstones Snuff Bottles Inkcakes and Ink Stones Book by Soame JenynsThis volume surveys Chinese decorative crafts, presenting them as an essential part of the long tradition of technical and design skills that supported fine art across three millennia of Chinese history. Its chapters cover textiles, glass and painting on glass, carvings in ivory and rhinoceros horn, hardstone carvings, snuff bottles, inkcakes and inkstones. The textiles chapter traces development from the Shang dynasty onwards. The discussion of glass and painting on glass offers an account of a branch of craft described as little understood in the West, while the chapters on snuff bottles and inkstones address distinctive aspects of Chinese taste. Ivory and rhinoceros horn carving is treated as a subject familiar and valued in the West. The volume includes 214 illustrations, 65 in colour, showing the workmanship of the textiles and the colours of the carvings. This third volume updates the first edition, published in 1965. (MP).…
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Editorial: Ntional Museum of History no date
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Añadir al carritoSOFTCOVER. Condición: Near Fine. 5 volumes in slipcase, 16mo, clean and colorful wraps with sharp corners, clean and bright throughout all volumes, clean and secure blue slipcase with mildly worn Chinese script titles, box in Near Fine condition. Chinese text.
Idioma: Inglés
Editorial: Peking, Hernri Vetch,, 1938
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Añadir al carritoCondición: Sehr gut. Later black cloth binding with title in gilt on spine and front cover, [12], 70, [2] pages, 2 colour illustration, 14 illustrations, 2 with tissue guards, original softcover bindings (including their unclipped flaps) bound in, these slightly rubbed, one page a bit dusty, very good condition. Rare Beijing print of an interesting publication by the famous author of the Judge Dee stories. Mi Fu was a tenth century court painter, and wrote a number of essays and treatises on painting and calligraphy. Here Gulik`s edition of a treatise on ink stones. Quite hard to find. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.…
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Editorial: Henri Vetch, Peking, China, 1938
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Añadir al carritoHardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. 1st Edition. Translated into English by R. H. van Gulik, with an introduction and notes. Primary text in English and with ancillary text in Chinese. First edition thus, presumed first printing, 1938. Published by Henri Vetch, Peking. Approx. 9.5 x 6.75 inches. Black cloth hardboards, with crisp white-stamped titling to the front board and the spine, and crisp red-stamped device to the front board. Virtually unbumped spine head and tail, and sharp corners. Exceptionally clean binding, if very slightly warped. Text block firmly bound in and quite tight. All pages somewhat age-yellowed but not brittle. With viii and 70 numbered pages on matte stock. Text includes preface, introduction, The Chinese inkslab and the yen-shih, "An account of ink-stones", Conclusions, and index. Frontispiece portrait of Mi Fu. Numerous text illustrations and line drawings, some with tissue guards. Full-page B&W map of ink-stone sites in China. The dust jacket with black background to the front, with lightly faded lettering; the rear DJ with black text over a white background, the text advertising the publisher's edition of "A History of Chinese Philosophy, the Period of the Philosophers," by Fung Yu-Lan. The price-clipped DJ is noticeably wrinkled and chipped. DJ protected by a fresh Brodart transparent over-wrapper. A Good Plus copy in a Fair Only to Poor DJ. Scarce in any condition, and very rarely found with the original dust jacket. 1 lb. Robert Hans van Gulik was a Dutch orientalist, diplomat, musician (of the guqin), and writer. With thanks to Alcuin for the following commentary: "This rare monograph appeared in a small print run in 1938 and was published in China. Mi Fu (or Mi Fei) was the celebrated Sung painter, critic and connoisseur. Here is an important look at Chinese painting and calligraphy. Van Gulik noted that the Yen-shih furnishes material about Mi Fu's critical methods. Here the matter of the work is not merely the content but the role of ink, brushes, and silk as well as paper.". …

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Añadir al carritoFirst Edition. Octavo. vii, 70 pages. Translated by R.H. Van Gulik with an introduction and notes. Bibliographical list of abbreviation. This rare monograph appeared in a small print run in 1938 and was published in China. Mi Fu (or Mi Fei) was the celebrated Sung painter, critic and connoisseur. Here is an important look at Chinese painting and calligraphy. Van Gulik noted that the Yen shih furnishes material about Mi Fu's critical methods. Here the matter of the work is not merely the content but the role of ink, brushes, and silk as well as paper. Bound in black cloth over beveled boards lettered and decorated in red and white, spine lettering white, tiny chips to cloth at spine ends, lettering with a bit of rubbing. Text in English incorporating some Chinese text. A very good copy. …
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Añadir al carritoPeking, Henri Vetch, 1938, 1st ed., VIII,(4),70,(2) pag., colour frontsipiece, full-page coloured illustration, full-page map, further b/w illustrations, original black cloth stamped in white and red, bevelled edges. = Quite rare. The great Song Dynasty poet and artist, Mi Fu (1051-1107), entered official life as secretary of the Board of Rites and Court painter. He founded a school of painting characterized by its bold and vigorous brushwork, and yet delicate in the composition of its exquisite landscapes.Besides writing poetry, critical essays and colophons, Mi Fu left important treatises on painting and calligraphy, in addition to the present work on ink-stones, translated here by the eminent Dutch diplomat and Sinologist, Dr R. H. van Gulik. In the case of the first two works, the subjects of Mi Fu's deliberations have long since disappeared. There remain, however, numerous surviving examples of ink-stones from the Song and earlier dynasties, enabling us to compare Mi Fu's words with the actual objects he describes.The importance of the ink-stone as an essential tool of the Chinese Literati-and thus the importance of our understanding of its nature to our overall comprehension of Chinese brushwork-is but one aspect of the present work. The ink-stone is, in addition to a tool, a work of art in its own right, combining the skill and wit of the sculptor with the ancient Chinese tradition of appreciation of beautiful stones. In this translation of Mi Fu on Ink-stones, Dr van Gulik provides not only a guide to the connoisseurship of this essential treasure of the scholar's studio, but also an illuminating glimpse into the mind of this brilliant eleventh century artist.Lettering on spine largely rubbed-off. Frontcover lettering fine. Upper pastedown with mounted front-flap of dustjacket and lower pastedown with partial front of dustjacket laid down.…
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Añadir al carrito11 vols. 8vo. First editions. First editions. 11 vols. 8vo. Original cloth, generally very good. Red half morocco slipcases and chemises. Wear to slipcases, two cracked at head. Most volumes carry bookplate of Joseph Fisher Loewi and book label of Bernie Hutner.

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The great Song Dynasty poet and artist, Mi Fu (10511107), entered official life as secretary of the Board of Rites and Court painter. He founded a school of painting characterized by its bold and vigorous brushwork, and yet delicate in the composition of its exquisite landscapes.Besides writing poetry, critical essays and colophons, Mi Fu left important treatises on painting and calligraphy, in addition to the present work on ink-stones, translated here by the eminent Dutch diplomat and Sinologist, Dr R. H. van Gulik. In the case of the first two works, the subjects of Mi Fu's deliberations have long since disappeared. There remain, however, numerous surviving examples of ink-stones from the Song and earlier dynasties, enabling us to compare Mi Fu's words with the actual objects he describes.The importance of the ink-stone as an essential tool of the Chinese Literatiand thus the importance of our understanding of its nature to our overall comprehension of Chinese brushworkis but one aspect of the present work. The ink-stone is, in addition to a tool, a work of art in its own right, combining the skill and wit of the sculptor with the ancient Chinese tradition of appreciation of beautiful stones. In this translation of Mi Fu on Ink-stones, Dr van Gulik provides not only a guide to the connoisseurship of this essential treasure of the scholar's studio, but also an illuminating glimpse into the mind of this brilliant eleventh century artist.…