Chinese art

Author: Guo Yin, Hu Chi
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: In addition to the "Introduction" China Art in Multiple Perspectives, which briefly introduces the content and purpose of this book, the entire volume is divided into five parts: "Painting," "Calligraphy and Painting," "Seal Carving," Sculpture," and "Crafts and Arts." It not only includes the general modern art categories of painting, sculpture, and crafts and arts (architecture is separately compiled) but also features China's unique calligraphy and seal carving. The crafts and arts section encompasses stone artifacts, bronze ware, jade ware, silk, embroidery, lacquerware, ceramics, cloisonné, Ming-style furniture, and Wuhu iron painting, among others. Each category is introduced in chronological order, covering its historical development, major schools in different periods, representative artists, and notable works. The book is rich in content, concise in text, and adorned with exquisite illustrations—featuring over 150 beautiful illustrations, mostly in color—making it a truly "illustrated and informative" work. It serves as a high-level introductory guide to understanding Chinese art.