Chinese Sculpture
Title | Chinese Sculpture PDF eBook |
Author | Angela Falco Howard |
Publisher | Yale University Press |
Pages | 464 |
Release | 2006-01-01 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0300100655 |
Spanning some 7000 years, 'Chinese Sculpture' explores a beautiful and diverse world of objects, many of which have only come to light in the later half of the 20th century. The authors analyse and present, mostly in colour, some 500 examples of Chinese sculpture.
Chinese Art in Detail
Title | Chinese Art in Detail PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Michaelson |
Publisher | Harvard University Press |
Pages | 152 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780674023895 |
Drawing on the British Museum's extensive collection, this book explores the traditional hierarchy of materials and techniques reaching back as far as the Han Dynasty in the third century BC. In the history and character of the works under scrutiny, this sumptuously illustrated book conveys an understanding of Chinese art in all its great variety.
Ancient Chinese Art
Title | Ancient Chinese Art PDF eBook |
Author | Jane Shuter |
Publisher | Capstone Classroom |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2006-06-23 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781403487728 |
Explains the origins, materials, and meaning of traditional art in China, and describes the development of painting, sculpture, calligraphy, architecture, and other media.
The Chinese Art Book
Title | The Chinese Art Book PDF eBook |
Author | Colin Mackenzie |
Publisher | Phaidon Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013-09-23 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780714865751 |
The Chinese Art Book is a beautifully packaged, authoritative, and unprecedented overview of Chinese art from its earliest dynasties to the contemporary generation of artists enlivening today's art world. 300 works represent every form of Chinese visual art, including painting, calligraphy, sculpture, ceramics, figurines, jade, bronze, gold and silver, photography, video, installation, and performance art. Full of surprises for readers of all levels, The Chinese Art Book breaks new ground by pairing works that speak to one another in unexpected ways, enlightening historical, stylistic and cultural connections. Concise descriptive essays place each work in context, while cross-references lead the reader on a fascinating journey through Chinese art history. The Chinese Art Book features an introductory essay by Colin Mackenzie, Senior Curator of Chinese Art at the Nelson-Akins Museum of Art, along with an accessible summary of Chinese political and cultural history, a comprehensive glossary defining technical terms, and an illustrated timeline.
An Introduction to the Study of Chinese Sculpture
Title | An Introduction to the Study of Chinese Sculpture PDF eBook |
Author | Leigh Ashton |
Publisher | |
Pages | 278 |
Release | 1924 |
Genre | Art, Buddhist |
ISBN |
Chinese Sculpture
Title | Chinese Sculpture PDF eBook |
Author | Ann Paludan |
Publisher | |
Pages | 559 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Sculpture, Chinese |
ISBN | 9781932476286 |
Featuring photographs, this book traces the history of Chinese sculpture throughout the imperial period. By outlining the principles which underlie all forms of statuary, regardless of size and material, it aims to elucidate the extent to which sculpture in China has been adapted to serve the political, practical and spiritual needs of its rulers. Archaeological discoveries over the last fifty years have revolutionised knowledge about Chinese sculpture, revealing the length and strength of a hitherto unsuspected tradition stretching back to prehistoric times. This
An Introduction to the Study of Chinese Sculpture
Title | An Introduction to the Study of Chinese Sculpture PDF eBook |
Author | Leigh Ashton |
Publisher | |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 1924 |
Genre | Art, Buddhist |
ISBN |