Since it was first published in Chinese in 1981, The Path of Beauty has been read widely and translated into several languages, becoming a classic in the study of Chinese aesthetics. The author, a noted philosopher and aesthetician, draws on examples of sculpture, painting, calligraphy, and poetry, among other sources, from throughout China's history to build a cogent and engaging argument concerning the nature of Chinese artistic values. While providing an historical overview of Chinese art from antiquity to modern times ...
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Since it was first published in Chinese in 1981, The Path of Beauty has been read widely and translated into several languages, becoming a classic in the study of Chinese aesthetics. The author, a noted philosopher and aesthetician, draws on examples of sculpture, painting, calligraphy, and poetry, among other sources, from throughout China's history to build a cogent and engaging argument concerning the nature of Chinese artistic values. While providing an historical overview of Chinese art from antiquity to modern times, he examines as well the evolution of the sociological, psychological, philosophical, and spiritual underpinnings of Chinese culture.
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Very good in Very good jacket. Jacket is lightly rubbed, and lightly creased on edges, but text and images are clear and bright. Cover is lightly bumped at ends of spine. Binding is tight. Inside is clean and unmarked.
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Good in Good jacket. Size: 12x8x1; Stated first edition. Light to moderate shelf wear to boards and dust jacket. Binding square and tight. No loose pages or creasing to spine. No highlighting, notation, or remainder marks. Book is oversized and/or heavy. Additional postage may be required. Thank you for supporting Last Word Books and independent bookstores.
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Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
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Good. Previous owner's name on cover page in red pen and some underlining and bracketing on pages 2-10 though the rest of the book is clear of markings. Spine shows some light sunning and book shows some light shelf wear.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 271pp, quarto, hc w/jacket in mylar, tight binding, clean and colorful throughout, clean boards with sharp corners jacket is clean and colorful.
