Description
This book highlights 50 Chinese paintings, pulled from museum collections in China and around the world, including:
- British Museum, London
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas
- Osaka City Museum of Art, Osaka
- Palace Museum, Beijing
- Palace Museum, Taipei
- Shanghai Museum, Shanghai
The paintings shown are representative of the categories, historical periods and styles of this artistic tradition.
Detailed professional interpretations and notes allow readers to learn more about the pieces themselves, the artists and the context in which they were created. Plus, photo enlargements of key details get readers up close to these masterpieces.
As one of the world's oldest continuous art forms, Chinese painting has a truly special history. This comprehensive guide allows modern readers to travel through time, experiencing important moments in Chinese history and society through beautiful pieces of artwork.
About the Author
Huang Kunfeng has an M.A. in Ancient Chinese Calligraphy and Painting from the China Academy of Fine Arts. She is a writer and book editor whose work has appeared in art magazines and newspapers across China.
Book Information
ISBN 9781602201613
Author Huang Kunfeng
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Shanghai Press
Publisher Shanghai Press
Weight(grams) 539g