Dealing not only with architecture, sculpture, and painting, but also with bronze and ceramics, this text offers a complete panorama of Chinese arts and civilisation. In his text, the author Bushell stresses the importance of knowing the society to understand the arts.


About the author:
Stephan W. Bushell is a specialist of Chinese art and culture. He taught for numerous years in universities before devoting himself entirely to research and writing. His history of Chinese painting is today a major reference.