CHINESE ART: An Introduction

Prodan, Mario

Published by NY. 1958. Pantheon Books Inc.

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small, purple decorative embossed full cloth hardcover 8vo. (octavo ~5"x8"). dustwrapper in protective brodart book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. purple topstained top edge spotty, other edges clean. contents free of markings. price clipped dustwrapper in fine cond. minor soiling on rear not torn. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition. first printing (Pu1958 & nap). 220p. 6 glossy full color full page plates. 70 glossy b&w plates. bibliography. index. art history. art books. history of china. archaeology. ~ A scholar and collector who spent approximately twenty~five years in China, gives a remarkably clear, concise survey of the vast field of Chinese art. After a preliminary chapter on the people and history of China, the author discusses with luminous authority and warmth the great Chinese achievements in painting, sculpture, porcelain, jade, bronze, ivories, lacquer, fabrics and jewelry. Here is a book informed by understanding, experience, and an unusual knowledge of Chinese artistic techniques. The student will find, in brief compass, an excellent gateway to the history and artistry of the Chinese. The layman will be able to view Chinese art with a new understanding and appreciation. The collector will find invaluable hints to guide him. Reproductions in color and in black~and~white of remarkable quality add to the value of an outstanding book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: CHINESE ART: An Introduction
• Publisher: NY. 1958. Pantheon Books Inc.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • art history
  • chinese history
  • art books