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OverviewOne of the five most important interiors to survive China's imperial past, Juanqinzhai (Lodge of Retirement), situated in the exquisitely designed Qianlong Garden, was all but abandoned when the last emperor left the Forbidden City in 1924. Built in 1771-76, the Lodge was designed by China's longest-reigning emperor for his personal use. Built when China was the largest and most prosperous nation in the world, the interiors of Juanqinzhai are the epitome of Chinese design and craftsmanship, constructed with the finest materials and artistry available. In 2003, Juanqinzhai, largely derelict and in a state of disrepair, became the subject of an international restoration project organised by the World Monuments Fund and the Palace Museum. This visually rich book celebrates the completion of the project in 2008, bringing this spectacular building into public light for the first time. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nancy Zeng BerlinerPublisher: Scala Publishers Ltd Imprint: Scala Publishers Ltd Dimensions: Width: 20.40cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 27.80cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9781857595468ISBN 10: 1857595467 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 01 December 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationNancy Berliner is Curator of Chinese Art at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, and has been a consultant to the World Monuments Fund on the interpretation of Juanqinzhai. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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