Explains why chinese silks and porcelains have been prized around the world for their fine textures and brilliant colours. This work explains why, describing the origins of these diverse achievements and setting them in their historical context alongside decorative arts such as lacquer, cloisonne and glass.

Presents a collection of Buddhist paintings, textiles, and manuscripts discovered in 1900 in a cave at Dunhuang in western China

Studies the historical development of early Chinese art through five periods of stylistic change