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Discover a treasure trove of East Asian art history with this exquisitely illustrated anthology that reflects the profound contributions of Wen Fong—one of the foremost historians of Chinese painting and calligraphy. This essential volume, published by Princeton University Press, encapsulates Fong's extensive knowledge accumulated over five decades at both Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. With rich visuals and insightful essays, this book is perfect for art enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the intricate relationship between Chinese art history and cultural identity.
Explore the depths of Chinese painting and calligraphy through the lens of Fong's meticulous research. This book covers critical themes such as the concept of 'art as history,' where each art piece embodies a moment in time, illuminating the broader historical context of Chinese fine arts. Delve into the essential connections between painting and calligraphy, the evolution of representation in early Chinese art, and the significance of brushwork as a personal expression of the artist's creativity.
Wen Fong’s work documents the essential lineage from masters to followers that has driven the development of Chinese painting, highlighting the pivotal role players such as collectors and authenticated works have in shaping and preserving art history. Revel in this exquisite trade binding published in 2015, perfect for both collectors and academics alike.
Shipping for this item is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Chinese art history today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691162492
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2015
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
This richly illustrated book provides an anthology and summation of the work of one of the world's leading historians of Chinese painting and calligraphy. Wen Fong helped create the field of East Asian art history during a distinguished five-decade career at Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Few if any writers in English have such a broad knowledge of the history and practice of Chinese painting and calligraphy. In this collection of some of his most recent essays, Fong gives a sweeping tour through the history of Chinese painting and calligraphy as he offers new and revised views on a broad range of important subjects.
The topics addressed include "art as history," in which each art object preserves a moment in art's own significant history; the museum as a place of serious study and education; the close historical relationship between calligraphy and painting and their primacy among Chinese fine arts; the parallel development of representational painting and sculpture in early painting history; the greater significance of brushwork, seen abstractly as a means of personal expression by the artist, in later painting history; the paradigmatic importance of the master-to-follower lineage as a social force in shaping the continuity and directing the subtle changes in Chinese painting history; the role of collectors; and the critical necessity of authenticated works for establishing an accurate art history. Throughout the book, Fong skillfully combines close analysis and detailed contextualization of individual works to reveal how the study of Chinese painting and calligraphy yields deep insights about Chinese cult
Explore the depths of Chinese painting and calligraphy through the lens of Fong's meticulous research. This book covers critical themes such as the concept of 'art as history,' where each art piece embodies a moment in time, illuminating the broader historical context of Chinese fine arts. Delve into the essential connections between painting and calligraphy, the evolution of representation in early Chinese art, and the significance of brushwork as a personal expression of the artist's creativity.
Wen Fong’s work documents the essential lineage from masters to followers that has driven the development of Chinese painting, highlighting the pivotal role players such as collectors and authenticated works have in shaping and preserving art history. Revel in this exquisite trade binding published in 2015, perfect for both collectors and academics alike.
Shipping for this item is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Chinese art history today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691162492
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2015
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
This richly illustrated book provides an anthology and summation of the work of one of the world's leading historians of Chinese painting and calligraphy. Wen Fong helped create the field of East Asian art history during a distinguished five-decade career at Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Few if any writers in English have such a broad knowledge of the history and practice of Chinese painting and calligraphy. In this collection of some of his most recent essays, Fong gives a sweeping tour through the history of Chinese painting and calligraphy as he offers new and revised views on a broad range of important subjects.
The topics addressed include "art as history," in which each art object preserves a moment in art's own significant history; the museum as a place of serious study and education; the close historical relationship between calligraphy and painting and their primacy among Chinese fine arts; the parallel development of representational painting and sculpture in early painting history; the greater significance of brushwork, seen abstractly as a means of personal expression by the artist, in later painting history; the paradigmatic importance of the master-to-follower lineage as a social force in shaping the continuity and directing the subtle changes in Chinese painting history; the role of collectors; and the critical necessity of authenticated works for establishing an accurate art history. Throughout the book, Fong skillfully combines close analysis and detailed contextualization of individual works to reveal how the study of Chinese painting and calligraphy yields deep insights about Chinese cult