Poetry and Painting in Song China The Subtle Art of Dissent - Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series

Alfreda Murck

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Publisher's Synopsis

Throughout the history of imperial China, the educational elite used various means to criticize government policies and actions. Examining literature, paintings, inscriptions and the context, this text shows that paintings expressed political opinions.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780674002432
Publisher:	Harvard University Asia Center for the Harvard-Yenching Institute
Imprint:	Harvard University Press
Pub date:	01 Jun 2000
DEWEY:	759.9510902
DEWEY edition:	21
Number of pages:	426
Weight:	1500g
Height:	285mm
Width:	220mm
Spine width:	24mm