Learn about Chinese Cloisonne
Written by admin on August 26, 2010 – 7:03 pm -Learn about Chinese Cloisonné
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Origins of Cloisonne
Written by admin on August 11, 2010 – 3:28 pm -Cloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects, in recent centuries using vitreous enamel, and in older periods also inlays of cut gemstones, glass, and other materials. The resulting objects can also be called cloisonné. The decoration is formed by first adding compartments (cloisons in French) to the metal object by soldering or glueing silver or gold wires or thin strips placed on their edges. These remain visible in the finished piece, separating the different compartments of the enamel or inlays, which are often of several colors. Cloisonné enamel objects are worked on with enamel powder made into a paste, which then needs to be fired in a kiln.
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How to Distinguish between Chinese and Japanese Cloisonne
Written by admin on August 11, 2010 – 3:15 pm -By Sheila Bridge
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Chinese Art in the Yuan Dynasty: The World of Khubilai Khan
Written by admin on August 6, 2010 – 2:26 pm -Extraordinary Chinese Works from Dramatic Era of Khubilai Khan to Open in Landmark Fall Exhibition at Metropolitan Museum
The World of Khubilai Khan: Chinese Art in the Yuan Dynasty
September 28, 2010–January 2, 2011
The Tisch Galleries, 2nd floor
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Tips on Collecting Antique Chinese Porcelain
Written by admin on August 6, 2010 – 2:00 pm -By Imanuel Mansoor
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Asian Antiques are a Sound Investment
Written by admin on July 30, 2010 – 5:58 pm -History has shown that whenever the financial economy has been really bad, whether caused by recession, or inflation, fine quality rare antiques have not only retained value but have remained in very high demand. The Asian antique market, as well as other good quality antiques and works of art, during financial slumps have tended to remain safe and even continued to increase in value.
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Examination of a Japanese Samurai Sword
Written by admin on July 15, 2010 – 3:57 am -Antique Japanese Samurai Sword: Ko Gassan 1/3 Sword Examination
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Japanese Swordsmith Ono Yoshimitsu
Written by admin on July 15, 2010 – 3:43 am -Japanese Swordsmith Ono Yoshimitsu
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Japanese Samurai Armor
Written by admin on June 20, 2010 – 4:14 am -The first prototype for Japanese samurai armor came about in the form of the yoroi during the Gempei War of 1181-1185. The weight of the yoroi was around 60lb. The upper-body armor of the samurai was known as the 'Do'. This comprised of the 'Sode', the suspended shoulder and upper-arm protection plates. The Sode had hoops by which silk cord was tied and then fixed to the back of the armor in an 'agemaki' / decorative knotted tassel. Guards were also placed over the shoulder cords, and a leather plate placed across the bow cords to prevent them from been cut or becoming ensnared during a skirmish.
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Chinese Wall Scrolls – History, Practice and Artistry
Written by admin on June 11, 2010 – 12:11 am -The art of Chinese painting can be thought to begin with Chinese characters, because Chinese characters began as simple images ( or icons), in front of thousands of years. These have been developed in Chinese characters today. The technique of "image" of the original pictographs obviously been included in more detailed representations of landscapes. SameDishes, or brush he made of goat hair or fur wolf is still used in traditional Chinese painting today. Painting and calligraphy were the two most coveted art in the courtyards of the nobles in ancient China, calligraphy, like the purest form of art. Works by famous calligraphers were mounted on casters on the walls.
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