A Treatise on Superfluous Things: A Guide to Elegant Chinese Living

*Zhang Wu Zhi* (Treatise on Superfluous Things) is a book about lifestyle and connoisseurship written by Wen Zhenheng during the Ming Dynasty. The book, comprising twelve volumes, covers various aspects such as dwellings, flora, and stones. It discusses and evaluates the lifestyle and connoisseurship of the late Ming Dynasty, showcasing the picturesque aesthetic tastes and ultimate pursuit of life by literati. This book is based on the 1874 edition from the *Yue Ya Tang Cong Shu* series, with references to other common editions. It is presented in the form of original text, annotations, and translations, and is accompanied by over 160 hand-drawn illustrations, vividly recreating the elegant life and unique aesthetic sensibilities of ancient literati.

2024-09-01

萬卷出版公司

364

9787547065389