Chinese Paintings Of The Ming And Qing Dynasties: 14Th-20Th Centuries

Author: Edmund Capon, Mae Anna Pang
Binding: Hardback
Published: Art Exhibitions Australia, 1981

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Book: Good
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James Cahill’s Chinese Paintings Of The Ming And Qing Dynasties: 14Th-20Th Centuries presents a comprehensive art historical survey of painting during two pivotal periods in Chinese history. This authoritative volume chronicles the stylistic developments, major artists, and cultural contexts that shaped artistic expression from the 14th to the 20th centuries. It illustrates the evolution of landscape, figure, and bird-and-flower painting, offering insightful analysis of key works and their significance. The text details the intricate relationship between art, politics, and philosophy, providing a rich understanding of these dynastic eras.