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A companion to Chinese art / edited by Martin J. Powers and Katherine R. Tsiang.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Wiley-Blackwell companions to art history.
- THEi Wiley ebooks.
- Wiley Blackwell Companions to Art History
- THEi Wiley ebooks
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Art, Chinese.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (797 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- West Sussex, England : Wiley Blackwell, 2016.
- Language Note:
- English
- System Details:
- Access using campus network via VPN at home (THEi Users Only).
- Summary:
- 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
- Contents:
- Production and distribution
- Representation and reality
- Theories and terms
- Objects and persons
- Word and image.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-78684-425-7
- 1-118-88520-1
- 1-118-88516-3
- 1-118-88521-X
- 1-118-88519-8
- OCLC:
- 1002298033
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