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Contemporary Chinese Art: Primary Documents (MoMA Primary Documents),Used
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Despite the liveliness and creativity of avantgarde Chinese art in the postMao era and its prominence in the world of international contemporary art, until now there has been no systematic introduction to this important work in any Western language. Moreover, most of the relevant primary documents have existed only in Chinese, scattered in hardtofind publications. Contemporary Chinese Art remedies this situation by bringing together carefully selected primary texts in English translation. Arranged in chronological order, the texts guide readers through the development of avantgarde Chinese art from 1976 until 2006. Because experimental Chinese art emerged as a domestic phenomenon in the 1970s and 1980s and its subsequent development has been closely related to Chinas social and economical transformation, this volume focuses on art from mainland China. At the same time, it encompasses the activities of mainland artists residing overseas, since artists who emigrated in the 1980s and 1990s were often key participants in the early avantgarde movements and have continued to interact with the mainland art world. The primary documents include the manifestos of avantgarde groups, prefaces to important exhibitions, writings by representative artists, important critical and analytical essays, and even some official documents. Each chapter and section begins with a concise preface explaining the significance of the texts and providing the necessary historical background; the volume includes a timeline summarizing important art phenomena and related political events.Publication of the Museum of Modern Art
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Contemporary Chinese Art: Primary Documents'? A: The book focuses on the development of avant-garde Chinese art from 1976 to 2006, providing a systematic introduction to primary texts in English translation that were previously only available in Chinese.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Contemporary Chinese Art: Primary Documents' is Wu Hung, a noted scholar in the field of Chinese art.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 464 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Contemporary Chinese Art: Primary Documents' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2010.
- Q: What unique features does this book offer? A: This book includes selected primary texts, manifestos, prefaces to exhibitions, critical essays, and a timeline summarizing significant art phenomena and political events.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Chinese art? A: Yes, the book includes concise prefaces for each chapter that explain the significance of the texts, making it accessible for readers new to the subject.
- Q: Are there illustrations in this edition? A: Yes, this edition is illustrated, enhancing the understanding of the discussed artworks.
- Q: What condition is the book in upon delivery? A: The book is in new and mint condition, with guaranteed packaging.
- Q: What is the return policy for this book? A: The book comes with a no quibbles return policy, allowing you to return it if it does not meet your expectations.