E-Books →A Companion to Chinese Art (Blackwell Companions to Art History)

Provides an exceptional collection of essays promoting a comparative understanding of China's long record of cultural productionBrings together an international team of scholars from East and West, whose contributions range from an overview of pre-modern theory, to those exploring calligraphy, fine painting, sculpture, accessories, and moreArticulates the direction in which the field of Chinese art history is moving, as well as providing a roadmap for historians interested in comparative study or theoryProposes new and revisionist interpretations of the literati tradition, which has long been an important staple of Chinese art historyOffers a rich insight into China's social and political institutions, religious and cultural practices, and intellectual traditions, alongside Chinese art history, theory, and criticism