A Feast of Beauty - [Reading China. Art History Volume]: Reading China. Art History Volume

Author: Li Xiao
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This series of books relies on scholars in various academic fields who are strong in their prime, actively engaged in research, and have achieved first-class results, in collaboration with image data experts. They vividly and accurately restore the intricate civilizations in the fields of art, society, military, and technology in Chinese history in a visually engaging manner. The academic standards, as well as the richness and freshness of the image materials, make it one of the rare and exceptional popular historical illustration books available today. The series is divided into four volumes: Qiankun—Reading China·Social History Volume, A Feast of Beauty—Reading China·Art History Volume, Craftsmanship Competition—Reading China·Technology History Volume, and Clash of Drums and Horns—Reading China·Military History Volume. With lively text paired with exquisite illustrations, it showcases the five thousand years of civilization in China. This book focuses on the most representative traditional arts of the Chinese nation—calligraphy, painting, music, dance, and theater—to present the development of Chinese art to readers and explore the laws of its artistic evolution. The author compiles existing research achievements from ancient to modern times, offering clear analyses and judgments in an accessible and engaging language. With a high-density knowledge base, presented in a visually rich and complementary format, the book disseminates traditional Chinese art and cultural knowledge to readers, aiming to enhance the national cultural and artistic literacy.