A History of Chinese Art and Design

Volume 2
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-981-959361-3
Verlag: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm

This second volume of the book systematically analyzes the development of design art from the Song, Liao, Jin, and Western Xia Dynasties to the 20th century, focusing on the design history of various traditional and modern fields, such as bronze ware, dyeing and weaving, clothing, ceramics, jade artifacts, carving, vehicles and ships, bridges, architecture, gardens, furniture, and printing and dissemination. It draws on extensive historical materials and critically analyzes the features and design thoughts in archeological artifacts and historical documents across different dynasties. In this way, it not only provides rich content that enables readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the overall landscape of Chinese design history during this period but also delves deeply into the unique cultural forms and concepts of Chinese design, offering readers a panoramic view of the tradition of Chinese design. To date, it remains the most systematic and comprehensive book on Chinese design art history. It has been widely cited by researchers in the field of art and design history and adopted as a textbook by numerous universities across China.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Yanjing, Xia

Weitere Mitwirkende

Li, Zou

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Kunst Kunststile Asiatische Kunst
• Geisteswissenschaften Design Design: Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Design Produktdesign, Industriedesign
• Geisteswissenschaften Kunst Kunstgeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Asiatische Geschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Song, Liao, Jin, and Western Xia Dynasties - The Complexity and Variety of Chinese Design.- Chapter 2: Yuan Dynasty - Diversity and Cross-cultural Integration of Chinese Design.- Chapter 3: Ming Dynasty - Regulations and Revolution in Chinese Design.- Chapter 4: Qing Dynasty - The Alternation and Decline of Chinese Design.- Chapter 5: Modern Times - The Transformation and Renewal of Design.

Über Autor(innen)

Yanjing Xia is a distinguished professor of Art Studies at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China. His research focuses on Chinese art history and art theory. He has published more than 100 journal articles and authored 15 books, including (2017), (2018), (2021), and (2011). He has held several significant academic appointments and serves on major national committees, including the Academic Committee of Art Studies of the State Council, the standing committee of the Chinese Literature and Art Critics’ Association, and the standing committee of the China Artists Association.