Description
Book SynopsisTraditional Chinese collectors, like present-day scholars of Chinese painting, have favored the 'literati' paintings of the Chinese male elite, disparaging vernacular works, often intended as decorations or produced to mark a special occasion. This book deals with the field of Chinese pictorial art history.
Trade Review"A thought-provoking book for serious readers wanting a deep immersion in Chinese art history, social culture, and gender studies." Library Journal "Lavishly illustrated, this is an absolutely crucial book for all students, scholars, and connoisseurs of Chinese painting." Choice "A breakthrough in ... the study of Chinese visual arts and material culture." Oxford Art Journal "Will undoubtedly serve as a starting point for all future studies of the subject." China Review International "An important book... Cahill draws attention to a category of paintings that have hitherto been little studied." -- Marion S. Lee, Associate Professor, School of Art, Ohio University CAA Reviews
Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments
ONE Recognizing Vernacular Painting
TWO Studio Artists in Cities and Court
THREE Adoptions from the West
FOUR The Artists’ Repertories
FIVE Beautiful Women and the Courtesan Culture
Conclusion
Appendix: Poem by Zhou Qi
Glossary
List of Chinese Names and Terms
Notes
Bibliography
List of Illustrations
Index
