Chinese Art History

Author: Wang Zhaowen
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Publishing Date: 2000-12-01
Features: A History of Chinese Art is a specialized work that discusses the development and evolution of Chinese art and the corresponding aesthetic consciousness of the Chinese nation from its inception to the late Qing Dynasty. It is arranged in chronological order and divided into 11 volumes, with an additional appendix Chronological Index Volume, making a total of 12 volumes. The entire book contains approximately 5 million words, along with nearly 5,000 color illustrations, line drawings, charts, and black-and-white photographs, making it rich in both text and visuals. It is a monumental work of Chinese art history in the 20th century, known for its grand scale and significant impact. This book series is a national key project in the field of art studies, with the chief editor being the renowned art critic, literary theorist, and sculptor Wang Zhaowen. Over 100 art historians from the Chinese Academy of Arts, Central Academy of Fine Arts, Palace Museum, as well as major art institutions, research units, and cultural and museum organizations across the country were organized to jointly compile the work. These outstanding scholars in their respective fields worked under unified direction, specializing in their areas, refining their contributions, and revising the manuscript multiple times. The entire book took 17 years to complete.