Exploring the history of art in China from its earliestincarnations to the present day, this comprehensive volume includestwo dozen newly-commissioned essays spanning the theories, genres,and media central to Chinese art and theory throughout itshistory.
* Provides an exceptional collection of essays promoting acomparative understanding of China's long record of culturalproduction
* Brings together an international team of scholars from East andWest, whose contributions range from an overview of pre-moderntheory, to those exploring calligraphy, fine painting, sculpture,accessories, and more
* Articulates the direction in which the field of Chinese arthistory is moving, as well as providing a roadmap for historiansinterested in comparative study or theory
* Proposes new and revisionist interpretations of the literatitradition, which has long been an important staple of Chinese arthistory
* Offers a rich insight into China's social and politicalinstitutions, religious and cultural practices, and intellectualtraditions, alongside Chinese art history, theory, andcriticism