Chinese Sculpture

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

Del i serien Introductions to Chinese Culture

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Beskrivning

Zhao Wenbing provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the sculptural art of China, including the magnificent Terracotta Army, Buddhist sculpture, tomb carvings, architectural sculpture, exchange with foreign cultures and Chinese sculpture today. Chinese Sculpture takes the reader through the unique aesthetic features of sculpture in China, arguing that the evolution of this sculpture parallels the development of Chinese culture through history.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-03-09
Mått:156 x 230 x 8 mm
Vikt:290 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Introductions to Chinese Culture
Antal sidor:160
Upplaga:3
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9780521186773

Utforska kategorier

Skulptur inom Kultur
Konsthistoria inom Kultur
Kulturvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Zhao Wenbing completed her doctoral studies at the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University. Since 2006 she has been an editor and column director for the magazine Arts and Design and has published various articles on art and design in China.

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword; 1. Beginnings of Chinese sculpture; 2. Ferocious beauty of the central plains; 3. The mysterious culture of the ancient Shu; 4. The Terracotta Army; 5. Magnificent stone carvings from the Han Dynasty; 6. The introduction of Buddhism; 7. The dignity of the 'kingdom of heaven'; 8. The integration of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism; 9. Sculptures from the Ming and Qing Dynasties; 10. Decorative residences; 11. Folk art; 12. Modern sculptural style; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.