Chinese Painting and Calligraphy: A Pictorial Survey
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Wan-go Weng
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 37.5 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 196
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Chinese Painting and Calligraphy: A Pictorial Survey
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy: A Pictorial Survey presents 69 fine examples from the John M. Crawford, Jr. Collection. This digital edition is available as an instant PDF download.
In 109 photographs, the survey spans Chinese visual art from the Northern Sung dynasty (960–1127) to the early Ch’ing dynasty (1644–1911). Thomas Lawton, Director of the Freer Gallery of Art, provides a preface.
Book Overview
Scholar, collector, and calligrapher Wan-go Weng wrote this pictorial survey to introduce readers to Chinese painting and calligraphy. The book was first published by Dover Publications in 1978. It reflects the tradition of collector-connoisseurship exemplified by John M. Crawford, Jr.
This edition includes an introductory text, individual entries, and a curated selection of illustrations.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- 69 fine examples of Chinese painting and calligraphy from the John M. Crawford, Jr. Collection
- 109 photographs that capture brushwork and ink technique
- An introduction to the physical aspects, styles, and traditions of Chinese painting and calligraphy
- Entries by Wan-go Weng with details on scrolls previously published and works acquired after 1962
- A preface by Thomas Lawton, Director of the Freer Gallery of Art
- Useful appendices, including a bibliography, reference index, and index of artists
Why This Book Matters
John M. Crawford, Jr. opened his collection to scholars and students. This survey continues that generous tradition. It documents a significant Western collection of Chinese art and supports a deeper understanding of Chinese visual culture.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 37.5 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 196 |
| Author | Wan-go Weng |
| Publisher | Dover Publications, Inc. |
| Publication Date | January 1, 1978 |
| ISBN-10 | 0486237079 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0486237077 |
| ASIN | B002CDP0SA |
| Library of Congress Catalog Card Number | 78-57555 |
| Item Weight | 12.6 ounces |
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When will I receive access? Immediately after purchase, the PDF is available for download.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital download only.
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Verified Bibliographic Details
| Title | Chinese Painting and Calligraphy: A Pictorial Survey |
|---|---|
| Number of Photographs | 109 |
| Number of Works Illustrated | 69 |
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