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The Art of the Chinese Picture-Scroll
The Art of the Chinese Picture-Scroll
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The Chinese picture scroll, a long painting or calligraphic work held within a horizontal scrolling mount, has been China's pre-eminent aesthetic format for the last two millennia. This book explores its extraordinary longevity, adaptability to social, political, and technological change, and the demands it places on viewers, artists, and collectors. The return to mass appeal of scrolling provides a context for this book in the digital age.
Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2023
Publisher: Reaktion Books
For the past two millennia, the Chinese picture scroll, a vast painting or calligraphic work housed within a horizontal scrolling frame, has held the esteemed position of China's premier aesthetic form. This comprehensive account delves into the remarkable longevity and remarkable adaptability of the picture scroll, exploring its profound impact on society, politics, and technology. The book offers a detailed account of the unique demands posed by the picture scroll to its viewers, shedding light on the creative challenges faced by Chinese artists in harnessing its cultural significance. Additionally, it explores the enduring influence of collectors and connoisseurs on scrolls, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations to appreciate and evaluate. The resurgence of scrolling, a media technology that may seem antiquated in the digital age, provides an urgent and captivating backdrop to this insightful work.
For the past two millennia, the Chinese picture scroll, a vast painting or calligraphic work housed within a horizontal scrolling frame, has held the esteemed position of China's premier aesthetic form. This comprehensive account delves into the remarkable longevity and remarkable adaptability of the picture scroll, exploring its profound impact on society, politics, and technology. The book offers a detailed account of the unique demands posed by the picture scroll to its viewers, shedding light on the creative challenges faced by Chinese artists in harnessing its cultural significance. Additionally, it explores the enduring influence of collectors and connoisseurs on scrolls, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations to appreciate and evaluate. The resurgence of scrolling, a media technology that may seem antiquated in the digital age, provides an urgent and captivating backdrop to this insightful work.
Weight: 1142g
Dimension: 199 x 258 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789147964
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