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In China, a fan has traditionally been both a practical object and an artistic work that expresses the owner’s learning or personality. The high-end craftsmanship of Chinese fans, encompassing poetry, calligraphy and painting, has long captivated the West.

This sumptuous book, newly translated from the original Korean, showcases 71 examples dating from between the late 18th and 20th centuries. It follows on from the popular volume on European Fans, and the fine objects featured in Chinese Fans are again drawn from the renowned Eurus Collection in South Korea.

Also in the series: European Fans, ISBN 9781785514128



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"This sumptuous book, newly translated from the original Korean, showcases 71 examples dating from between the late 18th and 20th centuries." - Antique & Collectors Trader
"Authors Hahn Eura EunKyung and Dr HaYoung Joo showcase China’s cultural heritage and history through 71 fans from the Eurus Collection in Seoul." - All About History

Chinese Fans: The Untold Story

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    A Hardback by Hahn Eura Eunkyung, Dr HaYoung Joo

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      Publisher Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd
      Published 29 September 2023
      ISBN-13 9781785515255
      978-1785515255
      ISBN-10 178551525X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In China, a fan has traditionally been both a practical object and an artistic work that expresses the owner’s learning or personality. The high-end craftsmanship of Chinese fans, encompassing poetry, calligraphy and painting, has long captivated the West.

      This sumptuous book, newly translated from the original Korean, showcases 71 examples dating from between the late 18th and 20th centuries. It follows on from the popular volume on European Fans, and the fine objects featured in Chinese Fans are again drawn from the renowned Eurus Collection in South Korea.

      Also in the series: European Fans, ISBN 9781785514128



      Trade Review
      "This sumptuous book, newly translated from the original Korean, showcases 71 examples dating from between the late 18th and 20th centuries." - Antique & Collectors Trader
      "Authors Hahn Eura EunKyung and Dr HaYoung Joo showcase China’s cultural heritage and history through 71 fans from the Eurus Collection in Seoul." - All About History

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