1st Edition

Chinese Art Theory I History

Edited By Jixiang Peng Copyright 2026
242 Pages
by Routledge

242 Pages
by Routledge

As the first volume of a two-volume set on traditional Chinese art, this book outlines the history of Chinese art spanning several millennia. The first volume provides a panoramic view of Chinese traditional art history by highlighting key art forms from different historical periods. It covers ancient tattoos, clothing, masks, pottery, and bronzeware, as well as the art of the Tang, Yuan, Ming,... Read more

Chapter 1 Permutation in the Ancient World

Jixiang Peng and Fa Zhang

Chapter 2 Greatness of Spirit of Qin and Han Dynasties

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Chapter 3 Spirit and Charm of the Six Dynasties

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Chapter 4 Grandeur of the Tang Dynasty

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Chapter 5 The Artistic Mentality of People in the Song Dynasty

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Chapter 6 The Artistic Interest of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties

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Biography

Jixiang Peng is a Professor at the School of Art, Peking University, China, and the President of the Chinese Art Theory Society.