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An elegant reference book about the University of Alberta's prestigious Mactaggart Art Collection is about to hit bookshelves. The Mactaggart Art Collection is among the finest in North America. The authors are considered among the world's leading experts in Qing dynasty art and costumes. Given the magnitude of the Mactaggart Art Collection, which has appreciated to more than $45 million since it was donated, Vollmer calls Emblems of Empire 'a calling card for the university.' Elizabeth Withey, Edmonton Journal, April 25, 2010 Written as a survey into the history of ancient China, authors John E. Vollmer and Jacqueline Simcox span back over 5000 years from the beginning of sericulture (the farming of silk) to understanding the court, palace life and the Imperials' understanding of universal order. Amy Fung, Vue Weekly

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John E. Vollmer is an internationally recognized curator and scholar in the fields of Asian art, textiles, costumes, decorative arts, and design. He is author of 30 museum exhibition catalogues and many academic and popular books and articles. Jacqueline Simcox is a well-known private dealer and lecturer specializing in Chinese textiles and art and the author of numerous exhibition catalogues and articles on Chinese textiles.

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