The Chinese Eye: An Interpretation of Chinese Painting

by Chiang Yee

Overview

This book, first published in 1935, examines the world of Chinese painting: the background, styles, audience and reception, intentions and achievements. Written with a Western readership in mind, it intends to put Chinese visual art in the perspective of its history and culture, and clarify its ideas and meanings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032234724
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/15/2023
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Chinese Literature and Arts
Pages:	258
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Historical Sketch 3. Painting and Philosophy 4. Painting and Literature 5. Inscriptions 6. Painting Subjects 7. The Essentials 8. The Instruments 9. The Species of Painting