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This permanent record of the exhibition "Treasures from China," produced by the Canadian Museum of Civilization in partnership with the National Museum of China, offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of one of the world's oldest living civilizations. The book features many of the rarest and most beautiful objects of the exhibition. Chosen for their historical, social, and cultural importance, these timeless treasures bear witness to China's social evolution, artistic innovation, and international stature.

A detailed overview of China's contributions to the natural, artistic, and technological worlds features writings by a range of academic experts and pays tribute to such innovations as the compass, gunpowder, and printing, in a visual guide that documents both famous and lesser-known attributes. 12,000 first printing.

The most renowned reference work of its kind for more than 45 years, this directory presents a global network of artists, museums, galleries, publishers, conservation authorities and more. Integrating U.S. entries from the acclaimed Official Museum Directory, this edition indexes and categorizes over 150,000 names and addresses within 175 states and territories. With substantive information derived directly from the individual entrants, the Directory features over 16,000 new listings and revisions for the majority of existing entries. Volume 1 lists museums, public galleries, and associations. Citations are organized by country, then by city and name, and provide address, names and titles, and type of art or period of interest. Volume 2 covers myriad activities and interests, including antique dealers, numismatics, auctioneers, restorers, art publishers, art periodicals, and antiquarian and art booksellers.

"Published in conjunction with The Great Wall of China: dragon, dynasties, and warriors exhibition, Powerhouse Museum 28 Sept. 2006 - 25 Feb. 2007, Melbourne Museum 23 Mar. - 22 July 2007"--T.p. verso.

Provides information on new finds, interpretations of finds, exhibitions, and research in the study of dinosaurs.

Includes entries for maps and atlases.

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