A Companion to Chinese Art

<p>Exploring the history of art in China from its earliest incarnations to the present day, this comprehensive volume includes two dozen newly-commissioned essays spanning the theories, genres, and media central to Chinese art and theory throughout its history.<br /> <br /> </p> <ul> <li>Provides an exceptional collection of essays promoting a comparative understanding of China’s long record of cultural production</li> <li>Brings together an international team of scholars from East and West, whose contributions range from an overview of pre-modern theory, to those exploring calligraphy, fine painting, sculpture, accessories, and more</li> <li>Articulates the direction in which the field of Chinese art history is moving, as well as providing a roadmap for historians interested in comparative study or theory</li> <li>Proposes new and revisionist interpretations of the literati tradition, which has long been an important staple of Chinese art history</li> <li>Offers a rich insight into China’s social and political institutions, religious and cultural practices, and intellectual traditions, alongside Chinese art history, theory, and criticism</li> </ul>