A Short History of Chinese Art by Ludwig Bachhofer is a comprehensive and concise guide to the development of Chinese art from ancient times to the present day. The book covers all major periods of Chinese art, including the Neolithic period, the Bronze Age, the Han dynasty, the Tang dynasty, the Song dynasty, and the Ming and Qing dynasties. It also explores the different mediums of Chinese art, such as painting, sculpture, calligraphy, and ceramics.The author provides a detailed analysis of the stylistic and technical ...
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A Short History of Chinese Art by Ludwig Bachhofer is a comprehensive and concise guide to the development of Chinese art from ancient times to the present day. The book covers all major periods of Chinese art, including the Neolithic period, the Bronze Age, the Han dynasty, the Tang dynasty, the Song dynasty, and the Ming and Qing dynasties. It also explores the different mediums of Chinese art, such as painting, sculpture, calligraphy, and ceramics.The author provides a detailed analysis of the stylistic and technical characteristics of each period, as well as the cultural and historical context in which the art was created. He also examines the influence of Buddhism and Taoism on Chinese art, as well as the impact of foreign cultures on Chinese artistic traditions.The book is illustrated with over 150 black and white photographs and line drawings, providing a visual representation of the various styles and techniques discussed in the text. The author also includes a bibliography and a glossary of Chinese art terms, making this book an invaluable resource for students and enthusiasts of Chinese art. Overall, A Short History of Chinese Art is an accessible and informative introduction to the rich and diverse world of Chinese art.This is a new release of the original 1946 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1200grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1200grams, ISBN:
