"Together the text and illustrations gradually reveal many of the major themes and characteristics of Chinese painting. To "read" these works is to enter a dial

Written by a team of eminent international scholars, this book is the first to recount the history of Chinese painting over a span of some 3000 years.

An introduction to a millennium's worth of Chinese paintings features 400 classical works by more than 240 artists that represent their different historical per

Over thousands of years, the art of Chinese painting has evolved, while also staying loyal to its traditional roots. Despite various schools of thought, styles

Among the most revered and beloved artworks in China are ceramics—sculptures and vessels that have been utilized to embellish tombs, homes, and studies, to dr