![]() "Phaidon's selection of 300 highlights from 5,000 years of Chinese art is notable for its stimulating juxtapositions. Engage with the art of China past and present."- The Guardian ![]() ".A gorgeously laid out overview in which classics like Chen Rong's Nine Dragons, painted in 1244 are juxtaposed with contemporary artists from heroic Ai Weiwei to the fireworks of Cai Guo-Qiang. The Chinese Art Book is the book that the global art community has been waiting for. The Chinese Art Book features an introductory essay by Colin Mackenzie, Senior Curator of Chinese Art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, an accessible summary of Chinese political and cultural history, a comprehensive glossary defining technical terms, and an illustrated timeline.įull of surprises for the reader new to Chinese art as well as for specialists, the book breaks new ground by pairing works that speak to one another in unexpected ways, enlightening historical, stylistic and cultural connections.Ĭurrently, the market for Chinese art is one of the hottest and fastest growing in the world. Concise descriptive essays place each work in context, and cross-references lead the reader on a fascinating journey through Chinese art history. Every form of Chinese visual art is featured –including painting, calligraphy, sculpture, ceramics, figurines, jades, bronzes, gold and silver, photography, video, installation and performance art. The book examines the art of the oldest continuous civilization on Earth through 300 works, from the (earliest dynasties) Neolithic period to the new generation of contemporary artists enlivening the global art world today. The Chinese Art Book is a beautifully presented, authoritative and unprecedented overview of Chinese art.
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