Paintings on Jiangnan Interior Furniture

He Xiaodao is one of the best collectors in China. His collections are mainly dowry furniture and architectural wood carvings. Jiangnan interior furniture is an important collection. Paintings on interior furniture are the focus of He Xiaodao's attention and research. Paintings on interior furniture reflect people's aesthetics, pursuit and folk customs at that time, and level of craft at that time. They are not only an important part of folk fine arts, but also indispensable materials in research on folk customs. Moreover, this subject is basically not involved by predecessors and can fill the gaps in academic research. This book includes about 280 pictures on Jiangnan interior furniture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the Republic of China. The principles of selecting paintings on interior furniture are representativeness, outstanding techniques, rare themes and good condition. From them, we can feel the aesthetic taste and life pursuit of ordinary people in Jiangnan.