The Art of Contemporary China

The Art of Contemporary China

Jiehong Jiang, 2021, World of Art

Overview

This volume offers an accessible and affordable introduction to contemporary Chinese art, examining the last forty years since the end of the Cultural Revolution. It places the art within the context of significant cultural, political, and urban transformations in China. The book provides an up-to-date understanding through original research and informed curatorial perspectives on representative works. It explores painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, installation, video, performance, and participatory art, focusing on the present and the truly "contemporary".

Who it's for

• Readers seeking an introduction to contemporary Chinese art.
• Individuals interested in the cultural and political transformations of modern China.
• Art enthusiasts and students of art history.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 224
• Binding: Softcover
• ISBN: 9780500204382
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Series: World of Art
• Year: 2021