Project Gutenberg 2016-04-06 Public domain in the USA. 221 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.) Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Rugs, Oriental NK Text The Mentor Category: History - Other Category: Art 106195 2025-07-20T14:44:29.812236 text/html 79261 2024-10-23T00:18:00 text/html 1298398 2025-07-20T14:44:33.201250 application/epub+zip 1297596 2025-07-20T14:44:30.644270 application/epub+zip 111155 2025-07-20T14:44:30.199243 application/epub+zip 1345254 2025-07-20T14:44:35.271241 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1305223 2025-07-20T14:44:32.762203 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 145028 2022-09-23T14:17:36.829576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 81410 2025-07-20T14:44:29.480256 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 61526 2024-10-23T00:18:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16733 2025-07-20T14:44:35.400193 application/rdf+xml 24601 2025-07-20T14:44:30.277229 image/jpeg 3497 2025-07-20T14:44:30.237234 image/jpeg 1206759 2025-07-20T14:44:29.884235 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog