China has an art history of more than 5,000 years with a great diversity of forms. Think of objects made of jade, lacquerware and porcelain, painted canvases and fans, sculptures in stone, bronze and wood, and murals.
Until now, this rich tradition has been insufficiently appreciated in the West. Western researchers focused mainly on European painting and sculpture, while art forms valued by the Chinese themselves, such as calligraphy, received less attention.
Contents of the book
- Overview of the visual arts in China, from the Neolithic period to the beginning of the 21st century
- Analysis of art in various contexts: tomb art, commissioned by rulers, temple decorations, works by the educated elite and art trade
- New and expanded chapter on modern and contemporary art after the fall of the empire in 1911
- Use of recent and innovative studies, also with material from China itself
Language and usage
This teaching material is suitable for mastery of the Dutch language at level C1-C2 and is aimed at education, research and self-study in the cultural and art historical domain.
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