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467pp, text in Chinese simplified characters, listing Western and Chinese and works of art. Light wear and fading dustjacket, a hardback copy in very good condition. 20 x 14.5cm. The text in this book is divided into two tables: A and B. Table A mainly lists the names of calligraphers and painters from past dynasties, their ages, the era in AD, and Chinese era (emperor temple number, Jiazi). The titles of works and authors, etc., are arranged in chronological order of each selected candidate's life. It reflects the developmental process of each calligrapher and painter's creative activities, which in some cases might correct errors in previous biographical material. Table B mainly selects the era of collection, and divides people by year, reflecting the artistic creation trends of various periods. At the front of the book is a retrieval table of names arranged by strokes of surnames, and at the back is an appendix with a book index (abbreviation or full title of the book) for easy reference. The book is called a chronology, actually, an equivalent to a catalogue of calligraphy and painting works.…