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Early Chinese texts on painting

By Susan , Shih , Hsio-yen; Bush

Book information

Publisher
Hong Kong University Press
Year
2012
ISBN
9888139738, 978-988-8139-73-6, 9789882208865, 988220886X
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
19 MB (20411328 bytes)
Edition
[2nd ed.?]
Pages
391\414
Time added
2015-12-23 22:00:00
Chinese -- Technique. ART / HistoChinese.Painting -- Technique. Painting

Description

For students of Chinese art and culture this anthology has proven invaluable since its initial publication in 1985. It collects important Chinese writings about painting, from the earliest examples through the fourteenth century, allowing readers to see how the art of this rich era was seen and understood in the artists' own times. Some of the texts in this treasury fall into the broad category of aesthetic theory; some describe specific techniques; some discuss the work of individual artists. Presented in accurate and readable translations, and prefaced with artistic and historical background information to the formative periods of Chinese theory and criticism. A glossary of terms and an appendix containing brief biographies of 270 artists and critics add to the usefulness of this volume.

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