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Michael Backman: Art History & Material CulturePaul Bromberg discusses his new book: 'Later Chinese Bronzes for the Scholar’s Studio'Paul Bromberg discusses with Michael Backman his new book Later Chinese Bronzes for the Scholar’s Studio. The book focuses on later bronze objects from the Song dynasty (960–1279) onwards, both utilitarian and for the scholar’s aesthetic pleasure, produced for the scholar’s studio.The book makes ample uses of examples from his own splendid collection, and considers separately the various forms, hidden meanings and cultural allusions of later bronze paperweights—small, elegant, charming and whimsical artworks that would have graced the scholar’s desk.Paul is based in Bangkok, and this episode was recorded in London.
2025-08-2525 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture22. Are Collectors Addicts? Michael Backman & Paul Bromberg Discuss why some People CollectAre collectors addicts by another name? What makes (some) people collect? Is it gross materialism or an attempt to save the world's patrimony? In this episode, Michael Backman and Paul Bromberg, both collectors and both authors of books on art and antiques discuss why they think they do what they do.Many of the quandaries - choices in the face of constraints, endless problems of storage; and ultimately, what's it all for? - will be familiar to all collectors.Visit Michael Backman Ltd's gallery website.
2021-06-2130 minMichael Backman: Art History & Material Culture03: Antique silverware of Thailand - author Paul Bromberg in conversation with Michael BackmanMichael Backman and Paul Bromberg discuss silver objects from the material culture of the Thai people.Visit Michael Backman Ltd's gallery website.
2019-11-2118 min