Early Chinese Painting (1916) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104736774)

Early Chinese Painting is a book written by William E. Gates and first published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Chinese painting from its earliest origins to the Tang dynasty. It covers the major styles, techniques, and themes of Chinese painting, and includes numerous examples of paintings from the prehistoric period to the Tang dynasty. The book also discusses the cultural and social contexts of Chinese painting, including the role of religion, politics, and philosophy in shaping the development of the art form. Overall, Early Chinese Painting is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and aesthetics of Chinese painting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William E. Gates
ISBN-10: 1104736772
ISBN-13: 9781104736774
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/17/2009
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.12d