Chinese Art

Hardback

Main Details

Title Chinese Art
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Stephen W. Bushell
SeriesTemporis Series
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 320,Width 265
Category/GenreOriental art
ISBN/Barcode 9781844845590
ClassificationsDewey:709.51
Audience
General
Illustrations 135 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Parkstone Press Ltd
Imprint Sirrocco-Parkstone International
Publication Date 1 February 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book is an encyclopaedia of Chinese classical art, giving an informative overview of all forms of Chinese art and providing the keys to understanding contemporary art in China. This book is a great way for beginners to better acquaint themselves with China, while specialists will appreciate the global perspective. Dealing not only with architecture, sculpture, and painting, but also with bronze and ceramics, this text offers a complete panorama of Chinese arts and civilisation. In his text, the author Bushell stresses the importance of knowing the society to understand the arts.