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As the first volume of a two-volume set on traditional Chinese art, this book outlines the history of Chinese art spanning several millennia. The first volume provides a panoramic view of Chinese traditional art history by highlighting key art forms from different historical periods. It covers ancient tattoos, clothing, masks, pottery, and bronzeware, as well as the art of the Tang, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. This title is a valuable read for students and scholars of art, especially Chinese art theory and history. It will also attract those interested in the philosophical and aesthetic foundations of traditional Chinese art.