HIST 347: The Art of Governance in High Qing China (HC)

The Art of Ethnography is a fully illustrated translation of a "Miao album" -- a Chinese genre originating in the 18th century that represented minority ethnic groups living in frontier regions under imperial Chinese control. Hostetler's Introduction discusses the genesis and evolution of the Miao album genre and the sociopolitical context in which the albums were made.

An exploration of the evolution of Chinese dress, from the dragon robes and lotus shoes of the imperial era to the modern Mao suit. It demolishes the myth of an ancient, unchanging mode of dress. The text is supplemented by six essays by scholars of Chinese dress.

Exhibition catalog with many illustrations and scholarly entries for all exhibits. Also includes a series of essays by leading experts that explore artistic and cultural treasures, describe complex rituals, and explain the social context.

Discusses the meanings behind hundreds of common motifs and symbols found in all forms of Chinese art. A thorough examination of the diverse usage of natural symbols, colors, numbers, inanimate items and personages.

A history of the reception of Chinese painting from the sixteenth century to the present. Argues that audiences within China were crucial to the evolution of Chinese painting, Clunas introduces ideal types of viewers: the scholar, the gentleman, the merchant, the nation, and the people. But he also emphasizes that the diversity and quantity of images in Chinese culture make it impossible to generalize definitively about what constitutes Chinese painting.

Claudia Brown's account ranges from the tumultuous Ming/Qing transition to the end of imperial rule. She examines major influences shaping the period: the role of patrons and collectors, printmaking and publishing, religious themes, women artists and Western influences.

This volume closely "reads" thirty-six masterpieces of Chinese painting from the The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The book examines multiple layers of meaning- style, technique, symbolism, past traditions, and the artist's personal circumstances-through accessible texts and numerous large color details.

Focusing on the dress and accessories of the Qing dynasty, this book conveys the grandeur of garments worn by emperors and empresses for formal events. There were clear rules on what to wear on different occasions.