Masterpieces of Chinese painting, 700-1900
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London : V&A Publishing, 2013.
Format
Book
Edition
Hardback edition.
Physical Desc
358 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 30 cm
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Published
London : V&A Publishing, 2013.
Edition
Hardback edition.
Street Date
201310.
Language
English

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Published on the occasion of the exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert museum, 26th October to 19th January, 2014.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Painting has always been regarded by the Chinese as a supreme art, equal to those of poetry and philosophy. But dating back over 2,500 years, many Chinese paintings were made to be viewed just for a few hours or weeks. As a result, the masterpieces of the form have been seen very rarely, and then only by a few. This spectacular book accompanies a major V&A exhibition that brings together some of the world's greatest paintings on silk and paper--many of which will be displayed only for a short time. All the paintings are reproduced in full, together with enlarged details. Written by international scholars, the book explains the background against which Chinese painters worked, as well as the original social context of the paintings and their display in the palace, temple, studio, or tomb. Essays on technique, materials, and collecting describe why these paintings are considered masterpieces today." --,Distributor website.

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