Project Gutenberg 2016-04-06 Public domain in the USA. 57 Mumford, John Kimberly 1863 1926 Mumford, John K. The Mentor: Chinese Rugs, Vol. 4, Num. 2, Serial No. 102, March 1, 1916 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Mentor: Chinese Rugs, Vol. 4, Num. 2, Serial No. 102, March 1, 1916" by Mumford is a nonfiction publication that appears to have been crafted in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the art and craft of Chinese rug-making, exploring its historical significance and aesthetic qualities. The book seeks to educate readers about the unique characteristics of Chinese rugs compared to their Persian and Turkish counterparts, emphasizing the cultural context and artistic nuances behind these textiles. The content of the book is divided into monographs that highlight various categories of Chinese rugs, outlining their dimensions, knot counts, and design elements. Each section provides detailed descriptions and comparative analyses among different pieces, discussing influences from Persian styles, the intricacies of color dyeing techniques, and the symbolism embedded within the rug designs. Mumford explains the significance of certain patterns and colors in Chinese culture, enhancing the reader's appreciation for the artistry and heritage of these decorative artifacts. Thus, the book serves as both an informative guide for collectors and a scholarly exploration of an often-overlooked aspect of Asian art history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Rugs, Oriental NK Text The Mentor Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society 105660 105478 2024-09-21T13:34:07.871207 2023-09-22T10:28:49.097877 text/html text/html 99633 2016-04-05T19:38:42 text/html; charset=utf-8 1198932 2016-04-05T19:38:46 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1298312 2024-09-21T13:34:12.263142 application/epub+zip 1297676 2024-09-21T13:34:08.858160 application/epub+zip 111231 2024-09-21T13:34:08.306171 application/epub+zip 1345263 2024-09-21T13:34:14.630138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1305139 2024-09-21T13:34:11.762157 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 145028 2022-09-23T14:17:36.829576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 81479 81390 2024-09-21T13:34:07.488174 2023-09-22T10:28:48.311850 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 81727 2016-04-05T19:38:40 text/plain; charset=utf-8 30756 2016-04-05T19:38:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18068 2024-09-21T13:34:14.767123 application/rdf+xml 24601 2024-09-21T13:34:08.386191 image/jpeg 3497 2024-09-21T13:34:08.346156 image/jpeg 1206670 2024-09-21T13:34:07.948165 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog