The Printed Image in China

From the 8th to the 21st Centuries

• Author(s): British Museum,
• Publisher: British Museum Press
• Pages: 192
• ISBN_10: 0714124605
  ISBN_13: 9780714124605
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Art / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General , Art / History / General , Art / Asian / Chinese , Art / Techniques / Printmaking , Art / Prints , Crafts & Hobbies / Printmaking & Stamping ,

Description:... This book features 100 of the most iconic and important examples from the British Museums collection, all illustrated with color photographs taken specially for this publication. Many have never before been published. The accompanying text explains the important features of each print, including techniques, aesthetic principles and cultural context, to open up this fascinating subject to a wider audience. The introduction gives a concise survey of the subject, explaining how revolutionary the invention of printing in China was and how its influence spread worldwide. Contributions from three international experts give context for the major sections.