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The Chinese Portrait: 1860 to the Present: Major Works from the Taikang Collection
The Chinese Portrait: 1860 to the Present: Major Works from the Taikang Collection
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The Chinese Portrait: 1860 to the Present is a significant contribution to the study of Chinese photography, exploring the mechanics and psychological effects of portraiture. It is based on the eponymous exhibition at Taikang Space, featuring the curator's interviews with Qia Sijie, Chen Shilin, and Zhang Zuo.
Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2023
Publisher: ACC Art Books
The Art Newspaper has praised the book "The Chinese Portrait: 1860 to the Present" for its significant contribution to the study of Chinese photography. The book explores both the mechanics of portraiture and its psychological effects, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
Taikang Space, a non-profit art institution based in Beijing, is dedicated to promoting contemporary art and photography. The Chinese Portrait: 1860 to the Present, the book's foundation, was an eponymous exhibition held at Taikang Space from March 2017. The book introduces the curator and researchers involved with the exhibition, as well as other experts who offer their unique perspectives on portrait photography.
Additionally, the book features interviews with Qia Sijie, Chen Shilin, and Zhang Zuo, who were respectively the personal photographer, standard portrait retoucher, and darkroom technician of Chairman Mao. These interviews provide valuable insights into the historical context and techniques of portrait photography during the Mao era.
Overall, "The Chinese Portrait: 1860 to the Present" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Chinese portraiture, making it a valuable addition to the field of photography studies.
Weight: 1404g
Dimension: 266 x 203 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788841108
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