Native Sources For The History Of Chinese Pictorial Art (1917)

Native Sources For The History Of Chinese Pictorial Art is a book written by Friedrich Hirth and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive study of the history of Chinese pictorial art focusing on the sources and influences that have shaped this unique form of artistic expression. Hirth explores the various techniques materials and styles used in Chinese painting as well as the cultural and historical context in which these works were created. He also examines the role of Chinese art in the wider context of world art history tracing its evolution from ancient times to the modern era. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of Chinese art as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of China.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.