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As the second volume of a two-volume set on Chinese art theory, this book introduces the typology of Chinese art and expands on the aesthetic and artistic theories of Chinese traditional art.
The first part of this volume introduces representative genres of Chinese traditional art, including literary works, painting, and calligraphy. It covers scholar-artist art, folk art, palace art, and religious art at various levels and dimensions. The book demonstrates how Chinese traditional art uniquely embodies the nation's aesthetic sensibility, while reflecting its distinctive national traits in both creation and appreciation. The second part distills these theories to identify the fundamental principles and aesthetic characteristics that best represent the artistic spirit of Chinese tradition. Throughout, this book illustrates how traditional Chinese art reflects the cultural mindset and aesthetic consciousness of its people.
This book is a valuable read for students and scholars of art studies, especially Chinese art theory and history. It will also appeal to anyone interested in the philosophical and aesthetic foundations of Chinese traditional art.
List of contents
Part I Typology of Traditional Chinese Art 1. Traditional Chinese Calligraphy 2. Traditional Chinese Painting 3. Traditional Chinese Sculpture 4. Traditional Chinese Architecture 5. Traditional Chinese Music 6. Traditional Chinese Dance 7. Traditional Chinese Opera 8. Traditional Chinese Literature Part II The Essence of Traditional Chinese Art 9. Dao - The Spirit of Traditional Chinese Art 10. Qi - The Vitalization of Traditional Chinese Art 11. Heart - Subjectivity in Traditional Chinese Art 12. Dance - The Wisdom of Music and Dance in Traditional Chinese Art 13. Enlightenment - Intuitive Thinking in Traditional Chinese Art 14. Harmony - Dialectical Thinking in Traditional Chinese Art
About the author
Jixiang Peng is a Professor in the School of Art, Peking University, China, and the President of the Chinese Art Theory Society.
