The Arts of China – Hugo Munsterberg (1^st Printing, 1972)

In this stimulating art history, noted Oriental art authority Dr. Hugo Munsterberg traces the history of Chinese art dynasty by dynasty, elucidating the origins and development of major movements in Chinese painting, ceramics, bronzes, sculpture, and architecture.

He clearly describes and defines the important trends and influences that culminated in the brilliant sculpture of the Tang Dynasty, the enchanting landscape paintings of the Song Dynasty, and the exquisite ceramics of the Ming Dynasty. Outstanding examples of each genre are presented in more than 100 superb color and black-and-white photographs.

This 234-page stated first-printing copy, with dustjacket (not price-clipped), was published in 1972 by Charles E. Tuttle Company of Rutland, Vermont, and Tokyo, Japan. Beneath the dustjacket are coverboards with an iridescent fabric-type covering.

Condition: The book, excluding dustjacket, is in very good condition, with no significant wear. The dustjacket is intact and in very good condition, with only very light wear along the edges.

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