Early Chinese Painting (1916)

Early Chinese Painting is a book written by William E. Gates and first published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Chinese painting from its earliest origins to the Tang dynasty. It covers the major styles techniques and themes of Chinese painting and includes numerous examples of paintings from the prehistoric period to the Tang dynasty. The book also discusses the cultural and social contexts of Chinese painting including the role of religion politics and philosophy in shaping the development of the art form. Overall Early Chinese Painting is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and aesthetics of Chinese painting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.