The Embodied image new perspectives on the beauty, offers power, and art of the written word in China. Containing many never-before-published masterpieces from the third century to the modern period, all from the premier John B. Elliott Collection, this volume accompanies the most comprehensive exhibition of Chinese calligraphy ever seen outside China. Whether brushed on silk, cast on bronze, or engraved in stone, Chinese calligraphy evokes the forces of nature, promotes social ideals, and asserts the creativity of ...
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The Embodied image new perspectives on the beauty, offers power, and art of the written word in China. Containing many never-before-published masterpieces from the third century to the modern period, all from the premier John B. Elliott Collection, this volume accompanies the most comprehensive exhibition of Chinese calligraphy ever seen outside China. Whether brushed on silk, cast on bronze, or engraved in stone, Chinese calligraphy evokes the forces of nature, promotes social ideals, and asserts the creativity of individual artists. Scholarly essays by distinguished Chinese and American scholars examine the complex relationships between calligraphy and religion, poetry, and literature. The Embodied Image makes a landmark contribution to the understanding of Chinese calligraphy and civilization.
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As New. Black cloth with color illustrated dustjacket. 449 pp., profusely illustrated with 487 illustrations. 11 essays from various contributors, detailed catalogue, reference material. Prodigious amounts of scholarship on this collection, on Chinese calligraphy, and its role in Chinese culture. "Encompassing works of calligraphy from the fourth through the twentieth centuries, the collection illustrates the extraordinary variety of formats and styles that makes calligraphy one of the most exciting of all artistic traditions"
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Near fine. 487 illustrations, including 35 color plates and 79 in duotone. 449 pages. Thick 4to, matte pictorial wrappers. Princeton: The Art Museum at Princeton University, (1999). Paperback edition. A near fine copy. Published on the occasion of the exhibition of the same name. With contributions by Qianshen Bai, Dora C.Y. Ching, Chuan-hsing Ho, Cary Y. Liu, Amy McNair, Zhixin Sun, and Jay Xu.
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Used-Very Good. The Embodied image new perspectives on the beauty, offers power, and art of the written word in China. Containing many never-before-published masterpieces from the third century to the modern period, all from the premier John B. Elliott Collection, this volume accompanies the most comprehensive exhibition of Chinese calligraphy ever seen outside China. Whether brushed on silk, cast on bronze, or engraved in stone, Chinese calligraphy evokes the forces of nature, promotes social ideals, and asserts the creativity of individual artists. Scholarly essays by distinguished Chinese and American scholars examine the complex relationships between calligraphy and religion, poetry, and literature. The Embodied Image makes a landmark contribution to the understanding of Chinese calligraphy and civilization. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks. wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector...
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VG-. edge-wear, scuffs & scratches to covers. upper cover corner creased. pgs have moderate edge-toning. previous owners name to cover endpaper, otherwise, clean. Black, color illustrated wraps. 449 pp., profusely illustrated with 487 illustrations. 11 essays from various contributors, detailed catalogue, reference material. Prodigious amounts of scholarship on this collection, on Chinese calligraphy, and its role in Chinese culture. "Encompassing works of calligraphy from the fourth through the twentieth centuries, the collection illustrates the extraordinary variety of formats and styles that makes calligraphy one of the most exciting of all artistic traditions"
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1999, Art Museum, Princeton University in Association With Harry N. Abrams
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Art Museum, Princeton University in Association With Harry N. Abrams
Published:
1999
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English
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Fine. 0943012287. Stiff wraps with flaps. Color and b/w illustrations. Due to size and weight, ships within US only and only by media rate mail.; 4to 11"-13" tall; 449 pp.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 449pp. Large quarto hardbound, tight binding. Clean boards, sharp corners. Previous owner's notes penciled throughout. dj: lightly worn.
