The Great Chinese Art Transfer

How So Much of China's Art Came to America

Autor*innen

• Michael St. Clair

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• 244 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften

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The narrative explores the significant movement of art from China to Western collections and museums from 1860 to the early 20th century. It highlights the role of Western collectors and international dealers in acquiring Chinese paintings, ceramics, and other artifacts. The story takes a turn as it reveals how Chinese collectors began to reclaim their cultural treasures, creating a fascinating reverse flow of art.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Hardcover