Patterns in the State of Chu

A Visual Treasure Trove of Ancient Chinese Aesthetics for Designers and Historians] Patterns in the State of Chu is not merely an archaeological survey; it is a definitive visual sourcebookdecoding the sophisticated design language of China's Warring States period. From the fluid, cloud-like motifs of Chu lacquerware to the intricate geometric precision of bronze inlays, this volume offers over 400 pages of rigorous analysis and visual inspiration. Essential for: Fashion & Textile Designers: Explore the origins of East Asian silk patterns and embroidery motifs. Graphic Artists: Gain access to a unique vocabulary of mythological creatures and abstract geometries. Art Historians: A deep dive into the "Chu Style"-- the most romantic and imaginative epoch in early Chinese art history.