A Companion to Chinese Art (Hardcover)

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

General

Imprint:	Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	M J Powers
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	584
ISBN-13:	978-1-4443-3913-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > Art styles not limited by date > Oriental art Promotions
LSN:	1-4443-3913-3
Barcode:	9781444339130

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