Screen LibraryGalloping through dynasties /
"The horse is one of the oldest and most fascinating painting subjects in China. From the ancient Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1045-771 BCE) to the end of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Chinese horse images have evolved to form an engaging symbolic language conveying the political and social message...
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Skira ; Cincinnati Art Museum,
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| Publisher Address: | Milano, Italy : [Cincinnati, OH] : |
| Publication Dates: | 2022. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: |
English Chinese |
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| Summary: |
"The horse is one of the oldest and most fascinating painting subjects in China. From the ancient Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1045-771 BCE) to the end of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Chinese horse images have evolved to form an engaging symbolic language conveying the political and social messages of their time. The prominence of the role of horses in Chinese painting history cannot be overstated. This distinction is evidenced by a broad range of horse depictions, from emblematic representations of a ruler's mandate of heaven and military achievements to the idiosyncrasies of a talented scholar official. Additionally, the rich symbolic potential of Chinese horse painting was further enhanced by the increasingly diverse styles and personal expressions of the artists who painted this animal. This book explores these messages and expressions using colorful images of horses to gain insight into unique aspects not only of Chinese art, but of Chinese culture and history.--Hou-mei Sung" -- Back cover |
| Item Description: | "This publication accompanies the exhibition Galloping through dynasties on display at the Cincinnati Art Museum from October 7, 2022-January 1, 2023"--Title page verso. |
| Carrier Form: | 131 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 125) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9788857247298 8857247295 |
| Index Number: | N7668 |
| CLC: |
J05-28 J121-28 |
| Call Number: | J121-28/S958 |