China: Through the Lens of John Thomson (1868-1872) (Chinese and English Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (943 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 6167339651 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-30 |
| Language | : | Chinese |
DESCRIPTION:
Beautiful and haunting. edmund dy Beautiful collection of old China, many reproduced in other history books, many not seen elsewhere. Good quality photos and reproduction size. You can't help but wonder what happened to the subjects.. "Good quality book" according to Happy Customer. Excellent photos from a time forgotten
About the AuthorBetty Yao curated the exhibition that forms the basis of this book and worked closely with the Wellcome Institute who own the original negatives.
This revised version is in a new more accessible format.Betty Yao curated the exhibition that forms the basis of this book and worked closely with the Wellcome Institute who own the original negatives.Text in English and Chinese.. Over 150 high quality black-and-white photographs from late 19th century China illustrate stunning vistas of Chinese landscapes, architecture and city scenes, intimate portraits of Manchu brides in full wedding costumes and Mandarin officials in government attire. Over 150 high quality black and white photographs from late 19th century ChinaStunning vistas of Chinese landscapes, architecture and city scenesIntimate portraits of Manchu brides in full wedding costumes and Mandarin officials in government attirePhotographs of gamblers, mendicant priests and night watchmen captures the essence of street lifeThree informative chapters introduce the photographer and his work with detailed captions accompanying each illustration in English and ChineseScottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921) was one of the most influential photographers of the 19th century and a pioneer of photojournalism. Three informative chapters introduce the photographer and his work with detailed captions accompanying each illustratio
Betty Yao curated the exhibition that forms the basis of this book and worked closely with the Wellcome Institute who own the original negatives.