A Brief History of Chinese Art - (Revised Edition)

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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This book includes the following content: Prehistoric and Pre-Qin Art, Art of the Qin and Han Dynasties, Art of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang Dynasties, Art of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and Modern and Contemporary Art. The book contains 210,000 words and over 300 illustrations, presenting a concise and comprehensive overview. It is organized around the stages of Chinese art development as the main framework and the evolution of various art categories during the same period as the secondary framework. The book emphasizes four key aspects: combining the introduction of basic knowledge of Chinese art history with the reflection of the latest research findings; presenting the development and evolution of various art categories in China with the explanation of important art phenomena, schools, artists, and works; showcasing the self-development of Chinese art while revealing its connections with political, economic, cultural, and religious factors; and using detailed documentary materials alongside reliable art artifacts (including newly discovered significant works).