The Arts of China, 5th Revised & enlarged Edition
Category: Books,Arts & Photography,History & Criticism
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Review “[Sullivan] writes clearly and fluidly . . . making interpretive connections to Western counterparts, offering fascinating insights into the Chinese mind.” (Naea News 2010-07-12) Read more From the Inside Flap "From the Neolithic to the avant-garde, and through all the brilliant centuries in between, Michael Sullivan's introduction to Chinese art history is the classic in its field, unsurpassed in its clarity, balance, and sure grasp of the subject. Whether for the classroom student or the casual reader, its remarkable range and elegant style make this book a wonderful way for anyone to begin learning about Chinese art."―Jerome Silbergeld, Princeton University"I have used Sullivan's Arts of China in my class for thirty years. No other historian of Chinese art today commands such a wide range of knowledge as Michael Sullivan."―Richard Barnhart, Yale University, editor of Three Thousand Years of Chinese Painting"After more than forty years since its first publication, Michael Sullivan's Arts of China, now in its fifth edition, remains the most concise yet most comprehensive introduction to the history of Chinese art to students and the public."―Wu Hung, Harrie A. Vanderstappen Distinguished Service Professor, University of Chicago"Michael Sullivan is the acknowledged dean of modern Chinese art studies, and any work bearing his name guarantees both a high level of quality and a wide readership."―Maxwell K. Hearn, Metropolitan Museum of Art Read more See all Editorial Reviews
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Very nice and informative book. I bought it for a college class but enjoy looking through the photos from time to time. Good one to have on the shelf as a reference.
