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.