History of Chinese Painting

Author: Xu Chen et al
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Publish Date: 1998-01-01
Features: This book is unified by the fundamental perspectives of history and aesthetics, tracing the basic threads of painting from primitive society, the Three Dynasties, the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the Qin and Han dynasties, the Three Kingdoms and the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Sui and Tang dynasties, to the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It explores the origins and development of Chinese painting, showcasing its basic cultural spirit and humanistic essence, and elucidates the concepts and variations of painting, offering a fresh and innovative perspective.