
The Arts of China, Fifth Edition, Revised and Expanded
Michael Sullivan(Author)
University of California Press
5th Edition
Published on 2. February 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-520-25569-2 (ISBN)
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Description
For the fifth edition of his internationally renowned "The Arts of China", Michael Sullivan has thoroughly revised and expanded every chapter of this classic history of Chinese art from the Neolithic period to the present day. This new edition reflects the latest archaeological discoveries, pays greater attention to the art of calligraphy, provides more information on Chan (Zen) art, and takes a close look at contemporary art. New images have been added to almost every chapter: the work now features more than four hundred photographs, maps, and illustrations, with more than two-thirds of them in full color.Written in the engaging and lucid style that is Sullivan's hallmark, "The Arts of China" is readily accessible to general readers as well as serious students of art history. Sullivan's approach remains true to the way the Chinese themselves view art, providing readers with a sense of the sweep of history through China's dynasties. This organizational strategy makes it easy for readers to understand the distinct characteristics of each period of art and to gain a clearer view of how Chinese art has changed in relation to its historical context.
With many improvements that bring it fully up to date, "The Arts of China" will remain the most comprehensive and widely read introduction to the history of Chinese art.
With many improvements that bring it fully up to date, "The Arts of China" will remain the most comprehensive and widely read introduction to the history of Chinese art.
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"[Sullivan] writes clearly and fluidly ... making interpretive connections to Western counterparts, offering fascinating insights into the Chinese mind." Naea NewsMore details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Berkerley
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
230 color illustrations, 185 b-w photographs, 14 color maps
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1361 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-520-25569-2 (9780520255692)
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Michael Sullivan is Fellow Emeritus at St. Catherine's College, Oxford University. His many books include The Night Entertainments of Han Xizai: A Scroll by Gu Hongzhong and Modern Chinese Artists: A Biographical Dictionary (both from UC Press).
Content
Preface to the Fifth Edition ix Chronological Table of Dynasties and Modern Republics x Reign Periods of the Ming and Qing Dynasties xi 1 Before the Dawn of History 1 2 The Early Bronze Age: Shang andWestern Zhou 15 3 Eastern Zhou and the Period of theWarring States 45 4 The Qin and Han Dynasties 65 5 The Three Kingdoms and the Six Dynasties 99 6 The Sui and Tang Dynasties 131 7 The Five Dynasties and the Song Dynasty 161 8 The Yuan Dynasty 203 9 The Ming Dynasty 223 10 The Qing Dynasty 253 11 The Twentieth Century and Beyond 283 Notes 315 Books for Reference and Further Reading 325 List of Maps and Illustrations 331 Index