{"product_id":"the-peranakan-chinese-home-art-and-culture-in-daily-life-paperback","title":"The Peranakan Chinese Home: Art and Culture in Daily Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRonald G. Knapp\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eA. Chester Ong\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the exquisite decorative arts and rich cultural traditions of the Peranakan Chinese through the objects that filled their homes and shaped their daily lives.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Peranakan Chinese Home\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully illustrated exploration of the distinctive material culture of the Peranakan, also known as the Straits Chinese or Baba-Nyonya, whose vibrant heritage emerged from centuries of cultural exchange across Southeast Asia. Renowned for their refined taste and exceptional craftsmanship, the Peranakan created a unique artistic tradition blending Chinese, Malay and European influences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOrganized by room and household function, each chapter examines the furniture, ceramics, textiles, jewelry and decorative objects that defined Peranakan domestic life. These beautifully crafted pieces are presented in the context of everyday living as well as important ceremonies, including Chinese New Year celebrations, weddings, ancestor worship, births and funerals. Detailed commentary explains the symbolism of decorative motifs and highlights the distinctive features that set Peranakan art apart from similar traditions in China. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with stunning color photography and rare archival images, \u003ci\u003eThe Peranakan Chinese Home\u003c\/i\u003e is both a visual celebration of one of Southeast Asia's most sophisticated artistic traditions and an invaluable resource for collectors, designers, historians and anyone interested in Asian decorative arts and cultural heritage.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonald G. Knapp\u003c\/b\u003e has been carrying out research on cultural and historical geography in China's countryside since 1965. Currently SUNY Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the State University of New York, New Paltz, he is the author, contributing author, or editor of twenty books, including the award-winning \u003ci\u003eChinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChinese Houses of Southeast Asia: The Eclectic Architecture of Sojourners and Settlers\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA. Chester Ong\u003c\/b\u003e, born in the Philippines and currently based in Hong Kong, has photographed widely throughout Asia. His works appear in magazines, exhibitions, and books, including \u003ci\u003eChina Modern\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChinese Houses\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChina Living\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChinese Houses of Southeast Asia\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 162\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41467772764224,"sku":"9780804860727","price":45.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/3399\/1744\/files\/NYPrKF6UTT9780804860727.webp?v=1793310652","url":"https:\/\/booksandbeyond.shop\/products\/the-peranakan-chinese-home-art-and-culture-in-daily-life-paperback","provider":"Books and Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}