The magnificent objects showcased in this book of postcards span four thousand years and many media-jade, bronze, textiles, paintings, ceramics and more-to provide a true cross section of Chinese art. Ancient or modern, these pieces represent China's diverse cultural traditions. From folk art to the sophisticated paintings of the literati, from the Bronze Age tomb statuary to the twentieth-century glassware, thirty full-color reproductions provide a splendid introduction to the art of China.