History of Chinese Aesthetic Culture (Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties)

Author: Chen Yan
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
Features: This book includes: A grand spectacle of the prosperous stage in the Yuan Dynasty; The calligraphic spirit of eccentric scholars; The fusion of elegance and popular culture with foreign influences; The fantastical and vibrant secular world of the Ming Dynasty; Ming Dynasty novels and operas that celebrate desire; Ming Dynasty poetry and prose seeking closer connections; The elegant late imperial culture of the Qing Dynasty; Self-criticism of classical spirit; The dawn of aesthetic modernity: "Beauty in the Strange": Rebel artists who defy tradition and celebrate individuality; "The Storm is Coming": Two poets of the feudal twilight; "The Road Ahead": The comprehensive innovation of modern aesthetic culture, etc.