Chinese Theory of Art
Title | Chinese Theory of Art PDF eBook |
Author | Lin Yutang |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008-05 |
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ISBN | 9781843680321 |
The texts chosen by Lin Yutang trace the development of Chinese art from the earliest literary reference in Confucius to the vital essays of Shih-t'ao and Shen Tsung-chi'en more than 20 centuries later. The selections cover every aspect of technique and subject matter, including the Six Canons of Chinese painting, while the scope of the book is widened further by the inclusion of important essays on collecting and connoisseurship, on the pricing and appraisal of paintings, and on calligraphy. In his introduction, Lin Yutang provides a comprehensive survey of his subject, and after each selection he furnishes the reader with a corresponding historical background, as well as information on the artist and school concerned, and explanation of any obscure passages in the original. This is the definitive single-volume sourcebook on its subject, and is completed by charts, a table of dynasties, a checklist of more than 200 artists, and a comprehensive index.
The Chinese Theory of Art
Title | The Chinese Theory of Art PDF eBook |
Author | Yutang Lin |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1969 |
Genre | Art |
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The Chinese Theory of Art
Title | The Chinese Theory of Art PDF eBook |
Author | Yutang Lin |
Publisher | |
Pages | 265 |
Release | 1969 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN |
A Companion to Chinese Art
Title | A Companion to Chinese Art PDF eBook |
Author | Martin J. Powers |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 596 |
Release | 2022-04-26 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1119121698 |
Exploring the history of art in China from its earliest incarnations to the present day, this comprehensive volume includes two dozen newly-commissioned essays spanning the theories, genres, and media central to Chinese art and theory throughout its history. Provides an exceptional collection of essays promoting a comparative understanding of China’s long record of cultural production Brings 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 more Articulates 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 theory Proposes new and revisionist interpretations of the literati tradition, which has long been an important staple of Chinese art history Offers a rich insight into China’s social and political institutions, religious and cultural practices, and intellectual traditions, alongside Chinese art history, theory, and criticism
The Chinese theory of art
Title | The Chinese theory of art PDF eBook |
Author | Lin Yutang |
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Pages | |
Release | 1963 |
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Philosophy of Chinese Art
Title | Philosophy of Chinese Art PDF eBook |
Author | Zhu Zhirong |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 328 |
Release | 2021-09-16 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1000434761 |
This title provides a systematic examination of the philosophy of Chinese art, exploring the peculiarity of artistic forms and distinctive conceptions and artistic principles of Chinese art which are grounded in the life awareness of the ancient Chinese and interconnect with the Chinese philosophy of life. Synthesizing Chinese theories of art with Western philosophical systems, the book is organized into five parts: (1) the subject, the actor who creates, appreciates, and criticizes artistic works; (2) ontological aspects, that is, the artwork per se and the dynamic process of creation; (3) aesthetic traits, the organic whole constituted by rhythm, meter, the principle of harmony, and space-time awareness; (4) artistic representation, which is manifested in the rhythm of vital energy, momentum of genre, vigour of style, and taste and inclination; and (5) the evolution of Chinese art. Based on this structural thread, the author looks into the interwoven relationship between the philosophy of Chinese art and ancient Chinese thought in terms of the spirit of life, nature–human relations, and ontological awareness of human-centredness. The book will appeal to scholars, students, and general readers interested in aesthetics, art theory, art philosophy, Chinese art, and ancient Chinese culture.
The Chinese Literati on Painting
Title | The Chinese Literati on Painting PDF eBook |
Author | Susan Bush |
Publisher | Hong Kong University Press |
Pages | 245 |
Release | 2012-11-01 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9888139703 |
This classic work, first published in 1971, explores the transition in painting styles from the late Sung period to the art of Yuan dynasty literati. Building on the pioneering work of Oswald Siren and James Cahill, Susan Bush’s investigations of painting done under the Chin dynasty confirmed the dominance of scholar-artists in the north and their gradual development of scholarly painting traditions, and a related study of Northern Sung writings showed that their theory was shaped as much by the views of their social class as by their artistic aims. Bush’s perspective on Sung scholars’ art and theory helps explain the emergence of literati painting as the main artistic tradition in Yuan times. Social history thus served to supplement an understanding of the evolution of artistic styles.