The Six Dynasties, also known as the Dark Age” of Chinese history, was a period of political disunity and conflict but also one of important developments in the arts, religion, and culture. This comprehensive and extensively illustrated book covers the material culture of the Six Dynasties, A.D. 220 to 589. Albert E. Dien, a foremost expert on the period, draws on the archaeological findings of mainland China journals as well as historical and literary sources to clarify and interpret the database of over 1,800 tombs developed for this volume. During the Six Dynasties, the influences of non-Chinese nomads, the flourishing of Buddhism, and increasing numbers of foreign merchants in the capitals brought about widespread change. The book explores what the archaeological artifacts reveal about this era of innovation and experimentation between the Han and Tang dynasties.

Six Dynasties Civilization (Early Chinese Civilization Series)

History

Dien, Albert E.

Ancient Civilizations

Yale University Press

Text: English, Chinese (translation)

Chinese Archaeological Abstracts, 4: Post Han (MONUMENTA ARCHAEOLOGICA (UNIV OF CALIF-LA, INST OF ARCHAEOLOGY))

Riegel, Jeffrey K.

Americas

Cotsen Inst of Archaeology

Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor, is a monumental companion publication which accompanies Bowers Museum's epic exhibition of the same title. The 2000 year old Terra Cotta Warriors are one of China's most recognized symbols to people all over the world. After years of negotiations with officials from Shaanxi Province, it was agreed that these icons of Ancient China would come to the United States in the largest such exhibition ever, beginning at the Bowers in May 2008, before traveling across America for almost two years. The exhibition contains an unprecedented 28 life sized figures including warriors such as cavalry, infantry, charioteers, and archers: also, newly discovered court officials, acrobats, and musicians. Other new discoveries include life-sized bronze birds of several species though to be for the Emperor's entertainment. A particularly popular piece is the half scale bronze chariot that was used by the emperor in touring his Country. Curator and Author: Albert E. Dien, Ph. D. with Introduction by Jeffrey Riegel, Ph D. Photography by Wang Da Gang and O. Louis Mazzatenta. Foreword by Peter C. Keller, Ph. D. President of Bowers Museum. 189 pages with over 79 color photographs, including a remarkable 8-page Terra Cotta pit fold-out. Oversized format. 12" x 16"

Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor

Bowers Museum

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