Publisher's Synopsis
""A Book About Fans: The History Of Fans And Fan-Painting"" is a detailed account of the history of fans and fan-painting, written by M. A. Flory and originally published in 1895. The book explores the origins of fans, their early uses, and the cultural significance of fans throughout history. It also delves into the art of fan-painting, tracing its evolution from the early days of hand-painted designs to the mass-produced printed fans of the Victorian era. The book features numerous illustrations of fans from different historical periods and regions, as well as examples of fan-painting techniques and styles. It is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of art, fashion, and cultural objects.With A Chapter On Fan Collecting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
