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Chinese Silk

Linda Hill

Traduttore A Ai

Casa editrice: Publifye

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Chinese Silk explores the profound impact of silk from ancient China on world history. This book reveals how silk, far more than a mere fabric, became a catalyst for economic growth, cultural exchange, and diplomatic engagement. Silk production was a meticulous process, from the cultivation of silkworms to intricate weaving techniques, and it significantly shaped not only Chinese society but also global interactions along the Silk Road.

 
The book particularly emphasizes silk's role as a symbol of status and power, facilitating intercultural exchange and serving as a potent representation of Chinese civilization to the wider world. The book's approach integrates archaeological findings, historical texts, and artistic depictions to provide a comprehensive understanding of silk’s significance. Beginning with the origins of sericulture, it progresses through the technical aspects of production, the economic impact of trade, and finally, the cultural and diplomatic importance of silk.

 
The Silk Road section examines how silk fostered trade and the transmission of ideas between China and the West. By connecting economics, anthropology, and art history, Chinese Silk offers a nuanced perspective valuable to students, scholars, and general readers interested in Chinese and world history.
Disponibile da: 29/03/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 58 pagine.

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