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This two-volume set on Chinese art theory provides insights into the theories and practices of traditional Chinese art. The first volume provides an overview of the development of Chinese traditional art over thousands of years. The second volume introduces representative genres of Chinese traditional art. It also conceptualizes fundamental principles and aesthetic characteristics, and shows how Chinese philosophical ideas have influenced the country's artistic expressions. The set is invaluable for students and scholars of art, especially Chinese art theory and history. It will also appeal to anyone interested in the philosophical and aesthetic foundations of traditional Chinese art.