Explore the Chinese Art Heritage Through 5,000 Years of History

NDO - The heritage in the field of fine arts throughout more than 5,000 years of Chinese history is introduced to readers not only through information and knowledge but also through more than 300 beautiful illustrations by 50 master artists, through the book "History of Chinese Fine Arts - Aesthetic Traditions and Artistic Heritage over 5,000 Years". The book is translated and published by Omega Plus Books.

The book "History of Chinese Fine Arts - Aesthetic Traditions and Artistic Heritage over 5,000 Years" is considered a panoramic picture of China's artistic and aesthetic heritage over 5,000 years of history by author Duong Ky - Professor of the Department of History and Theory of Art, Academy of Arts, Tsinghua University.

The book consists of 14 parts with an introduction, an epilogue, the origin of art and 11 main chapters presenting fine arts through major dynasties such as Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing and the modern period up to the present.

The book has more than 300 illustrations of paintings of various periods.

The book ranges from prehistoric rock paintings to Wang Ximeng's landscape paintings or sculpture masterpieces such as Qin Shi Huang's "Terracotta Army"... Not only providing information and knowledge, the book also shows readers the brilliance of Chinese painting through illustrations of 300 vivid masterpieces, along with the names of 50 master artists.

As you turn the pages of “History of Chinese Fine Arts,” you will discover and enjoy the journey of creation and development of painting, sculpture, calligraphy, and architecture; and at the same time, you will understand the socio-cultural context of each period that shaped the timeless works, techniques, spirit, and purpose of Chinese fine arts.

In addition, the book is specially designed with a cover printed with waxed paper, with two sides: the outside is the cover content and the inside is representative works of artists representing each period in the history of Chinese Fine Arts.

This book is not only for those who are passionate about learning about Chinese culture, history, and art in general, but also find meanings in Chinese philosophy through the works.

The book is part of the Omega Plus Books Oriental Art Series.

Author Duong Ky was born in 1935, is Professor of the Department of History and Theory of Art, Academy of Art, Tsinghua University.

In addition to teaching, he also pursues the mission of disseminating and popularizing artistic knowledge to the public through media channels, as an art advisor for China Central Television's " World Cultural Square" program, and as the main host of Beijing Television's "Master Lecture" and "Chinese Culture Lecture Hall."

Some of his notable works include “Introduction to the Study of Art” and “Ten Lectures on Dunhuang Cave Art”.

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