Culture, Art

《中国艺术史 3 卷》陈滞冬
A History of Chinese Art, in Three Volumes By Zhidong CHEN

Introduction:
This three-volume series, A History of Chinese Art , traces the vibrant and multifaceted development of Chinese art from the time of early civilization to the first half of the 19th century.

With a systematic approach, the series covers major artistic forms—including painting, calligraphy, architecture, and sculpture—highlighting the evolution of stylistic traditions, the aesthetic characteristics of each historical era, and key moments of artistic transformation.
In addition to analyzing the formal qualities of artworks, the series places special emphasis on the social contexts, intellectual currents, and humanistic values that shaped their creation. It stands as a rich and comprehensive general history of Chinese art.
This series is not only a history of art but also a history of ideas. Sharing fresh insights and offering a renewed framework for understanding Chinese art. Featuring over a thousand carefully selected images of historical artifacts and artworks from ancient to modern China, it is an essential addition to any art lover’s collection.
About the Author：
Zhidong CHEN, born in 1951 in Chengdu, is a scholar of art history, painter, calligrapher, and collector.
He received the Sichuan Provincial Award for Achievements in Philosophy and Social Sciences in 1984, and earned a Master’s degree in Classical Chinese Literature from the Institute of Ancient Chinese Literature at Sichuan Normal University in 1987.
He has held professional positions at the Yongling Museum in Chengdu and in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Sichuan Normal University.
He is currently a member of the China Calligraphers Association, Vice President of the Chinese Youth Calligraphy Theorists Association, a standing council member and adjudicator for the Sichuan Calligraphers Association, as well as a member of the Sichuan Artists Association and a juror for the Sichuan Bashu Arts Foundation Calligraphy Award.