A Companion to Chinese Art (Blackwell Companions to Art History)
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- Synopsis
- Exploring the history of art in China from its earliest incarnations to the present day, this comprehensive volume includes two dozen newly-commissioned essays spanning the theories, genres, and media central to Chinese art and theory throughout its history. Provides an exceptional collection of essays promoting a comparative understanding of China’s long record of cultural production Brings together an international team of scholars from East and West, whose contributions range from an overview of pre-modern theory, to those exploring calligraphy, fine painting, sculpture, accessories, and more Articulates the direction in which the field of Chinese art history is moving, as well as providing a roadmap for historians interested in comparative study or theory Proposes new and revisionist interpretations of the literati tradition, which has long been an important staple of Chinese art history Offers a rich insight into China’s social and political institutions, religious and cultural practices, and intellectual traditions, alongside Chinese art history, theory, and criticism
- Copyright:
- 2015
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 584 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781118885208
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781118885161, 9781119121695, 9781444339130, 9781118885215
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Date of Addition:
- 03/22/22
- Copyrighted By:
- Wiley
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Katherine R. Tsiang
- Edited by:
- Martin J. Powers