A Brief History of Chinese Art

Author: Luo Shiping, Department of Chinese Art History, Central Academy of Fine Arts
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This book contains 210,000 words and over 300 illustrations. It is concise and comprehensive, organized by the stages of Chinese art development as the main framework and the presentations of various art genres during the same period as the auxiliary threads. It emphasizes four combinations: popularizing basic knowledge of Chinese art history while reflecting the latest research findings; presenting the development and evolution of various art genres in Chinese art while explaining important art phenomena, schools, artists, and works; showcasing the self-development of Chinese art while revealing the interrelationships between art and relevant factors such as politics, economy, culture, and religion; using detailed documentary materials while employing reliable art artifacts (including newly discovered significant works).