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Screen of Kings

Royal Art and Power in Ming China

by Craig Clunas
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Screen of Kings is the first book in any language to examine the cultural role of the regional aristocracy or 'kings' – relatives of the emperors – in Ming dynasty China (1368–1644). Through an investigation of their patronage of architecture, calligraphy, painting and other art forms, and through examination of the contents of their splendid and recently excavated tombs, this innovative study puts the aristocracy back at the heart of accounts of China's cultural and artistic histories, from which they have until very recently been excluded. In this book, Craig Clunas sheds new light on many familiar artworks, as well as works that have never before been reproduced. Screen of Kings challenges much of the received wisdom about Ming China; new archaeological discoveries have furnished us with evidence of the lavish, spectacular lifestyles of the country's provincial kings and demonstrate how central the imperial family was to the high culture of the Ming era. Written by the leading specialist in the art and culture of the Ming period, this new work of scholarship illuminates a key aspect of China's past, and will significantly alter our understanding of Ming dynastic power and relations. It will be enjoyed by anyone with a serious interest in the history and art of this great civilization.

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  • Release date

    June 15, 2013

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      • ISBN: 9781780231402

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      • ISBN: 9781780231402
      • File size: 12003 KB

  • Languages

    • English

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  • English

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