Paint by Numbers
China's Art Factory from Mao to Now
Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Art History, Asian, General Art, Criticism
| Author: | Claire van den Heever | ISBN: | 9789881609076 |
| Publisher: | Earnshaw Books | Publication: | May 1, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Earnshaw Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Claire van den Heever |
| ISBN: | 9789881609076 |
| Publisher: | Earnshaw Books |
| Publication: | May 1, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Earnshaw Books |
| Language: | English |
The journey of Chinese art—from mass-produced propaganda in the Mao era to modern-day market darling—mirrors China’s own momentous changes like few other disciplines. Today, in both contemporary art and contemporary Chinese society, commerce and politics coexist in a delicate balance, which some call sensible and others, selling out. By traveling to the studios of renowned Chinese artists, hearing their rags-to-riches tales and interviewing the critics, curators, and collectors that have been around since its idealistic beginnings, author Claire van den Heever paints a picture of Chinese art’s bumpy path to commercial and critical success, and uncovers the secrets it tried to keep along the way.
The journey of Chinese art—from mass-produced propaganda in the Mao era to modern-day market darling—mirrors China’s own momentous changes like few other disciplines. Today, in both contemporary art and contemporary Chinese society, commerce and politics coexist in a delicate balance, which some call sensible and others, selling out. By traveling to the studios of renowned Chinese artists, hearing their rags-to-riches tales and interviewing the critics, curators, and collectors that have been around since its idealistic beginnings, author Claire van den Heever paints a picture of Chinese art’s bumpy path to commercial and critical success, and uncovers the secrets it tried to keep along the way.
