The Chinese Art Book is a beautifully presented,
authoritative and unprecedented overview of Chinese art.
The book examines the art of the oldest continuous
civilization on Earth through 300 works, from the
(earliest dynasties) Neolithic period to the new
generation of contemporary artists enlivening the global
art world today. Every form of Chinese visual art is
featured -including painting, calligraphy, sculpture,
ceramics, figurines, jades, bronzes, gold and silver,
photography, video, installation and performance art.
Concise descriptive essays place each work in context,
and cross-references lead the reader on a fascinating
journey through Chinese art history. The Chinese Art
Book features an introductory essay by Colin Mackenzie,
Senior Curator of Chinese Art at the Nelson-Atkins
Museum of Art, an accessible summary of Chinese
political and cultural history, a comprehensive glossary
defining technical terms, and an illustrated timeline.
Full of surprises for the reader new to Chinese art as
well as for specialists, the book breaks new ground by
pairing works that speak to one another in unexpected
ways, enlightening historical, stylistic and cultural
connections. Currently, the market for Chinese art is
one of the hottest and fastest growing in the world. The
Chinese Art Book is the book that the global art
community has been waiting for.
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