Twentieth Century Chinese Painting: Tradition and Innovation (1995) by Christina Chu is a seminal study of modern Chinese art, chronicling its dynamic evolution amid political upheaval and cultural transformation. The book examines how 20th-century artists balanced traditional ink painting techniques with Western influences, avant-garde experimentation, and state-mandated socialist realism. Through detailed analysis and rich illustrations, Chu explores key figures like Xu Beihong, Qi Baishi, and Fu Baoshi, as well as lesser-known innovators, capturing their struggles and triumphs in redefining Chinese artistic identity. The narrative spans from the late Qing dynasty’s decline to the post-Mao liberalization, offering a nuanced perspective on art as both a reflection of and resistance to modernity. A vital resource for scholars and art enthusiasts, this work illuminates the enduring dialogue between heritage and change in Chinese painting.
Twentieth Century Chinese Painting: Tradition and Innovation – Christina Chu 1995
$99.00
- Author:
Chritina Chu and Gerard C. C. Chang: editors - Publisher:
Hong Kong Museum of Art - Binding:
Hardcover - Condition:
Fine - Size:
4to - Attributes:
First Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
First edition, first printing. Binding tight, square, internally fine, unmarked. DJ shows slight trace of toning, small 1/2″ close tear at rear panel. Text in Chinese and English. Fine in near Fine Dust Jacket. A rare reference book on 20th century Chinese painters.
