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The Path of Beauty: A Study of Chinese Aesthetics

by Zehou Li

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Now available in paperback, this book provides an historical overview of Chinese art from antiquity to modern times, and examines the evolution of the sociological, psychological, philosophical, and spiritual underpinnings of Chinese culture in relation to art. Li Zehou draws on examples ofsculpture, painting, calligraphy, and poetry, among other sources, to build a cogent and engaging argument about the nature of Chinese artistic values.Since it was first published in Chinese in 1981, The show more Path of Beauty has been read widely and translated into several languages, becoming a classic in the study of Chinese aesthetics. show less

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Canonical title: The Path of Beauty: A Study of Chinese Aesthetics
Original publication date: 1981

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Languages: Chinese, English, German, Italian
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 6

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Published: 1981
Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, Sociology, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality, History
DDC/MDS: 700.951
LCC: BH221 .C6 .L5

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