A Companion to Chinese Art

By: Martin J. Powers, Katherine R. Tsiang

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eText | 14 October 2015 | Edition Number 1

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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.

Provides an exceptional collection of essays promoting a comparative understanding of China's long record of cultural production
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
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
Proposes new and revisionist interpretations of the literati tradition, which has long been an important staple of Chinese art history
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