Chapter 1 A General Introduction to the Traditional Arts of China
Section 1 The Origin of Traditional Arts
Section 2 Science, Technology and Traditional Arts
Section 3 Belief and Traditional Arts
Section 4 Aesthetics of Traditional Arts
Chapter 2 The Wisdom Behind Traditional Arts in China
Section 1 Practical Applications of Traditional Arts
Section 2 The Suitability of Traditional Arts
Section 3 The Skills Behind Traditional Arts
Chapter 3 Traditional Artistic Techniques
Section 1 The Art of Jade Polishing
Section 2 The Art of Ceramics and Porcelain
Section 3 The Art of Painting
Section 4 The Art of Metalworking
Section 5 The Art of Weaving
Section 6 The Art of Wood and Stone Carving
Section 7 The Art of Ivory Carving and Micro—carving
Chapter 4 Traditional Arts Systems
Section 1 Industrial Guilds
Section 2 The Handicraft System
Section 3 Protection and Development of Traditional Arts
Chapter 5 The Long History and High Esteem of Traditional Arts
Section 1 Legendary Founders of Traditional Arts
Section 2 Historical Craftsmen and Famous Artists
Section 3 Literature on Arts
Author's Note
A Brief Chronology of Chinese History