Chinese Art & Culture
by Robert L. Thorp and Richard Ellis Vinograd (Harry N. Abrams, New York City) $85.
In this reader-friendly, richly illustrated text, authors Thorp and Vinograd depart from the typical presentation of Chinese art—the narration of dynasties and styles—to explore how it communicates political views, societal expectations, belief systems and more. As helpful to students as to collectors and art lovers, Chinese Art & Culture covers over 7,000 years of Chinese art, from Neolithic jade carvings to contemporary art in various media. In a textbook-like manner, sidebars divulge certain techniques, quotes and in-depth explanations.
In this reader-friendly, richly illustrated text, authors Thorp and Vinograd depart from the typical presentation of Chinese art—the narration of dynasties and styles—to explore how it communicates political views, societal expectations, belief systems and more. As helpful to students as to collectors and art lovers, Chinese Art & Culture covers over 7,000 years of Chinese art, from Neolithic jade carvings to contemporary art in various media. In a textbook-like manner, sidebars divulge certain techniques, quotes and in-depth explanations.
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