Shen Congwen on Cultural Relics

This book brings together 30 of Shen Congwen’s essays on the study of cultural relics. Organized by category, they introduce readers to the appreciation, craftsmanship, historical anecdotes, and research methods related to jade, ceramics, lacquerware, glass, and other artifacts. Explore relics spanning 6,000 years, sorted by type, and learn how to appreciate them!

The book includes nearly 200 full-color images of cultural relics, showcasing their beauty as seen through Shen Congwen’s eyes. It also features Shen’s speech, “I Am a Great Believer in Cultural Relics,” in which he explains how he studied them. In addition, Professor Zhang Xinying, author of Shen Congwen’s Later Years, provides an introductory essay to help readers better understand the relationship between Shen’s literary writing and his research into cultural relics.

Open this book and discover how to appreciate the stories behind jade, ceramics, lacquerware, glass, and other cultural relics!