About this title: China can boast a history of art lasting 5,000 years and embracing a huge diversity of images and objects - jade tablets, painted silk handscrolls and fans, ink and lacquer painting, porcelain-ware, sculptures, and calligraphy. They range in scale from the vast 'terracotta army' with its 7,000 or so life-size figures, to the exquisitely delicate writing of fourth-century masters such as Wang Xizhin and his teacher, 'Lady Wei'. But this rich tradition has not, until now, been fully appreciated in the West where scholars have focused their attention on sculpture, downplaying art more highly ...
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Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780192842077ISBN:0192842072
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Ex) Library Copy. Moderate wear on Cover/Interior Pages. Usual library markings. (W3) Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. Oxford History of Art (Paperback). Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: 1st Published
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 5/8/1997
ISBN-13:9780192842077ISBN:0192842072
Description: Very Good. 0192842072 Very Good and Unread! Text is clean and unmarked! Has a publishers mark. Has minor shelf wear (crease) from storage. --Be Sure to Compare Seller Engine Feedback and Ratings Before Purchasing— read more
Edition: 1st Published
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780192842077ISBN:0192842072
Description: Near Fine + A beautiful copy c/w colour and black & white photo inserts and illustrations that has 255 pages. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press (United Kingdom)
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780192842077ISBN:0192842072
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 238 High by 167 Wide by 14 deep in mm. (256) china can boast a history of art lasting 5, 000 years and embracing a huge diversity of images and objects-jade tablets, painted silk handscrolls and fans, ink and lacquer painting, porcelain-ware, sculptures, and calligraphy. they range in scale from the vast 'terracotta army' with its 7, 000 or so life-size figures, to the exquisitely delicate writing of fourth-century masters such as wang xizhin and his teacher, 'lady wei'. ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780192842077ISBN:0192842072
Description: Acceptable. Former Library Book and/or book has writing/highlighting * If you can deal with the writing/markings, this is a great deal! * read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1997-05-08
ISBN-13:9780192842077ISBN:0192842072
Description: Good. Cover and book are in color! WE SHIP WITH ECO-FRIENDLY MAILERS. Book is in Good Condition. Tight binding. Cover shows some wear with a large bend on the front. Main issue is pencil markings throughout the book (mostly underlining). read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1997-05-08
ISBN-13:9780192842077ISBN:0192842072
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780192842077ISBN:0192842072
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780192842077ISBN:0192842072
Description: New. 0192842072 Absolutely Brand New. No writing or marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1997-05-08
ISBN-13:9780192842077ISBN:0192842072
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