蒂阿、罗宾逊、朱天曙编著的《中国传统工艺（英文版）》共五章，主要从文化角度介绍了中国传统工艺，及其门类众多、技艺高超、造物精妙的特点。第一章论述传统工艺与生产生活、科技、信仰、审美等关系，第二章论述传统工艺的行业分类和制度文化，第三章为重点章节，从不同角度详细介绍了治玉、陶瓷、漆器等主要工艺门类的各自特点，第四章从哲学层面探讨了传统工艺所蕴含的人文思想；第五章介绍了传统工艺中的祖师爷和能工巧匠及其著述。

Chapter I A General Introduction to the Traditional Arts of China

 Section I The Origin of Traditional Arts

 Section II Science, Technology and Traditional Arts

 Section III Belief and Traditional Arts

 Section IV Aesthetics of Traditional Arts

Chapter II The Wisdom Behind Traditional Arts in China

 Section I Practical Applications of Traditional Arts

 Section II The Suitability of Traditional Arts

 Section III The Skills Behind Traditional Arts

Chapter III Traditional Artistic Techniques

 Section I  The Art of Jade Polishing

 Section II The Art of Ceramics and Porcelain

 Section III The Art of Painting

 Section IV The Art of Metalworking

 Section V The Art of Weaving

 Section VI The Art of Wood and Stone Carving

 Section VII The Art of Ivory Carving and Micro-carving

Chapter IV Traditional Arts Systems

 Section I  Industrial Guilds

 Section II The Handicraft System

 Section III Protection and Development of Traditional Arts

Chapter V The Long History and High Esteem of Traditional Arts

 Section I Legendary Founders of Traditional Arts

 Section II Historical Craftsmen and Famous Artists

 Section III Literature on Arts

Author's Note

A Brief Chronology of Chinese History