A History of Far Eastern Art - Softcover

Lee, Sherman E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 050023034X ISBN 13: 9780500230343

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1964

Synopsis

This is an account of the visual arts of Asia, from the Indus River to Japan and Java, between the fifth millennium BC and AD 1850. This comprehensive fifth edition includes astonishing recent archaeological discoveries. Each chapter begins with a concise historical introduction providing a political and social setting for artistic process and development. The discussions are chronologically structured and cover various mediums, including sculpture and architecture in India and Southeast Asia, painting and ceramics in China and Korea, painting and decorative arts in Japan, and sculpture in religious art everywhere. A general bibliography lists all major works and periodicals in the field, followed by expanded and specialized bibliographies for each chapter. Revised chronologies, maps, a detailed index and a pronunciation guide for the Indian, Japanese, and Chinese names and terms assist the reader. This is an integrated general introduction to its field, and a basic reference work for students.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 1964
• ISBN 10: 050023034X
• ISBN 13: 9780500230343
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 527