Focusing on the period since the establishment of the People's Republic of China, this catalogue accompanies an exhibition of the Ashmolean Museum's recently-acquired Chinese prints in October 2007. Prints include the New Year's pictures of the 1950s, the propaganda style woodcuts produced during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution period of the 1960s-70s, and those made after China's open door policy of the 1980s up to the present day. The catalogue reflects the way in which artists have responded to these cultural, political and economic transformations through their work and aesthetic ideas.120 works from 67 established Chinese printmakers are reproduced to the highest standard in this catalogue, tracing the development from the first generation of printmaking masters to younger generations. An informative introduction and useful chronology are also included.
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Vendeur : Foster Books - Stephen Foster - ABA, ILAB, & PBFA, London, Royaume-Uni
Softcover. Etat : Very Good. xv, 159 pp. Illustrated softcovers. 127 Chinese prints and chronology of modern Chinese printmaking. Softcovers slightly creased. Clean inside and out. 1854442287 8vo. Illustrated. N° de réf. du vendeur 67688
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Vendeur : West Cove UK, Wellington, Royaume-Uni
Softcover. Etat : Like New. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 2007, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Chinese Prints 1950-2006 in the Ashmolean Museum, authored by Weimin He and Shelagh Vainker, provides an insightful exploration into a unique collection of Chinese printmaking. It focuses on the art form from 1950 to 2006, situated within the broader context of Chinese history and society, particularly after the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The book showcases 127 prints by 93 contemporary artists, offering a window into the aesthetic pursuits and skilled techniques employed by these creators during various political climates.The narrative outlines the evolution of printmaking in China, tracing its origins back over a millennium and noting the sophistication of woodblock religious images from the Tang period. The author highlights the peak of book printing and illustration during the Ming dynasty while recognising the pivotal influence of modern figures such as writer Lu Xun, who introduced Western prints to China in the 1930s. This historical perspective enriches the reader's understanding of how contemporary artists reflect and engage with their nation's changing circumstances through their works.Alongside the prints, the volume includes a chronology of modern Chinese printmaking, presented in English for the first time, adding scholarly depth to the collection. By examining these visual representations, readers gain a greater appreciation for the cultural and artistic landscape of China from 1950 to 2006, recognising both the individual artist's vision and the collective influence of China's dynamic history on the art of printmaking. (LL). N° de réf. du vendeur Batch-FM742-LN-14887
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Vendeur : BWS BKS, Ferndale, NY, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. Contemporary Prints from China since 1950--many published for the first time and never before seen in the West. N° de réf. du vendeur 76963
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