Book of Donmon Teith

Drawing on the British Museum's extensive collection, this book explores the traditional hierarchy of materials and techniques reaching back as far as the Han D

Written by a team of eminent international scholars, this book is the first to recount the history of Chinese painting over a span of some 3000 years.

With over 630 striking color photos and illustrations this Chinese art guide focuses on the rich tapestry of symbolism which makes up the basis of traditional C