About the book
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
Editions of A Companion to Chinese Art
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781444339130
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781119121695
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118885192
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118885161
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118885208
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118885215
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Companion to Chinese Art about?
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
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Companion to Chinese Art?
The Arts > The visual, decorative or fine arts: treatments and subjects > History of art
Where can I read a sample of A Companion to Chinese Art?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781444339130
Is A Companion to Chinese Art part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Wiley Companions to Art History
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Companion to Chinese Art?
John Wiley & Sons
Who is the Publisher of the book A Companion to Chinese Art?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Companion to Chinese Art is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781444339130) and paperback(ISBN 9781119121695) and ebook(ISBN 9781118885192) and ebook(ISBN 9781118885161) and ebook(ISBN 9781118885208) and ebook(ISBN 9781118885215)
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