Blanc de Chine: The Porcelain Pearl and Creamy Luster of Dehua
Table of Contents Blanc de Chine: The "Porcelain Pearl" of the Orient The Alchemy of White: The Low-Iron Clays of Dehua Carving the Divine: The Mercy of the Guanyin Statues...
Medicine Buddha Thang-ga: Healing Energy and Lapis Blue Sacred Map
Table of Contents Medicine Buddha Thang-ga: Visualizing Healing and Compassion The Art of the "Bhaisajyaguru": Mapping the Divine Anatomy Stories on the Silk: The Seven Medicine...
Mandala Thang-ga: Sacred Geometry and the Architecture of the Divine
Table of Contents Mandala Thang-ga: Mapping the Architecture of the Divine The Art of the "Circle": Mastering the Sacred Geometry Stories on the Silk: The Four Gates and the Cen...
Bronze Mirrors: Reflections of the Cosmos and High-Tin Speculum Luster
Table of Contents Bronze Mirrors: Reflections of the Cosmos and the Self The Art of the "Luster": Mastering the Mirror Metal Stories on the Back: Dragons, Clouds, and Constellat...
Ancient Bronze Bells: Mathematical Music and Dual-Note Ritual Pitch
Table of Contents Ancient Bronze Bells: The Mathematical Music of the State The Art of the "Tone": Mastering the Dual-Note Bell Sacred Geometry: The Proportions of the Bianzhong...
Bronze Weaponry: The Master Swords and Composite Casting of Heroes
Table of Contents Bronze Weaponry: The Master Swords of the Spring and Autumn Period The Art of the "Edge": Mastering the Multi-Layered Alloy Stories on the Blade: Calligraphy a...
Preservation of Jade: Caring for the Sacred Stone and Maintaining the Eternal Luster of Yu
A treasure of heaven deserves the care of earth. Jade preservation is the art of keeping the stone"s luster and spirit alive, ensuring that its beauty and virtue can be passed to the next generation....
Bamboo Mats and Curtains: Cooling the Summer House and the Art of Seasonal Living
A shield against the sun and a breath for the house. Bamboo mats and curtains are the ancient air-conditioning of China, where the grass is used to cool the body and the spirit. Bamboo Mats an...
Preservation of Bamboo: Keeping the Grass Flexible for Centuries and the Art of Heritage Conservation
The forest is a living memory, and like all living things, it needs care. Bamboo preservation is the science of keeping the grass flexible and beautiful for generations, ensuring that the work of the...