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Product Identifiers

PublisherYale University Press

ISBN-100300141874

ISBN-139780300141870

eBay Product ID (ePID)65946582

Product Key Features

Book TitleHow to Read Chinese Paintings

Number of Pages184 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

TopicAsian / Chinese, Asian / General, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Permanent Collections, Techniques / Painting

IllustratorYes

GenreArt

AuthorMaxwell K. Hearn

Book SeriesThe Metropolitan Museum of Art-How to Read Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight37.5 Oz

Item Length12 in

Item Width9.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2008-006480

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"This volume . . . visually analyzes thirty-six paintings and calligraphies in an effort to 'reveal' what makes them 'masterpieces.' Lavishly illustrated and eminently informative."-- Art Times "This text will be valuable to anyone wishing to know more about one of the great painting traditions, and could be used in the classroom."-- Reference & Research Book News

Dewey Decimal759.951

SynopsisThe Chinese often use the expression du hua , "to read a painting," in connection with their study and appreciation of such works. This volume closely "reads" thirty-six masterpieces of Chinese painting from the encyclopedic collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in order to reveal the major characteristics and themes of this rich pictorial tradition. The book examines multiple layers of meaning-style, technique, symbolism, past traditions, and the artist's personal circumstances-through accessible texts and numerous large color details. A dynastic chronology, map, and list of further readings supplement the text. Spanning a thousand years of Chinese art, these landscapes, flowers, birds, figures, religious subjects, and calligraphies illuminate the main goal of every Chinese artist: to capture not only the outer appearance of a subject but also its inner essence. Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibition Schedule: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (March 1 - August 10, 2008), The Chinese often use the expression du hua , "to read a painting," in connection with their study and appreciation of such works. This volume closely "reads" thirty-six masterpieces of Chinese painting from the encyclopedic collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in order to reveal the major characteristics and themes of this rich pictorial tradition. The book examines multiple layers of meaning--style, technique, symbolism, past traditions, and the artist's personal circumstances--through accessible texts and numerous large color details. A dynastic chronology, map, and list of further readings supplement the text. Spanning a thousand years of Chinese art, these landscapes, flowers, birds, figures, religious subjects, and calligraphies illuminate the main goal of every Chinese artist: to capture not only the outer appearance of a subject but also its inner essence.

LC Classification NumberND1040.H43 2008