A History of Chinese Art 2 Volume Hardback Set

A lavishly illustrated work covering the history of Chinese art from the Pre-Qin period to the early twentieth century in two volumes.

Song Li (Author), Weinuo Jin (Author), Yongnian Xue (Author), Guoqian Shan (Author)

9781107016613, Cambridge University Press

, published 22 December 2016

1500 pages
25.3 x 19.5 x 9 cm, 5.46 kg

A History of Chinese Art is a lavishly illustrated work covering the history of Chinese art from the Pre-Qin period (pre-221 BCE) to the early twentieth century in two volumes. Compiled by leading art historians at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, the volumes offer a Chinese perspective on the rich artistic tradition that has flourished throughout China's long history, from ancient pottery and tomb painting to furniture, sculpture, ceramics, calligraphy and fine art. Discussion is supported by full-colour illustrations throughout, sourced from collections in China and around the world, including recent archaeological discoveries. A History of Chinese Art provides an introductory point of reference for those with an interest in Chinese history, culture and art.

Part I. Pre-Qin To Han Dynasty Li Song
Part II. Wei To Tang Dynasty Jin Weinuo
Part III. The Five Dynasties To Yuan Dynasty
Part IV. Ming To Qing Dynasty
Part I Dong Jianli
Section 1. Introduction
Section 2. Jingdezhen
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Subject Areas: Society & culture: general [JF], Social & cultural history [HBTB], Ceramic arts, pottery, glass [AFP], History of art / art & design styles [AC], The arts: general issues [AB]