Chinese Art by Roger Fry et al. (Batsford, 6th Impression) | Vintage Art History Hardcover with Dust Jacket – 1950s

A Scholarly Tribute to the Beauty of Chinese Art

Explore centuries of Chinese artistic tradition in this vintage 1950s sixth impression of Chinese Art, a collaborative handbook authored by Roger Fry, Bernard Rackham, Laurence Binyon, Osvald Sirén, and others. Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., this classic work introduces readers to the rich legacies of Chinese painting, ceramics, bronzes, sculpture, and textiles.

This edition features pages of in-depth essays and illustrations—many in full color—designed to both inform and inspire. With an introduction by Madame Quo Tai-Chi (wife of the late Chinese Ambassador to Great Britain), it offers a rare mid-century Western perspective on the spiritual and technical mastery of Chinese artisanship.

Specifications

• Title: Chinese Art
• Contributors: Roger Fry, Bernard Rackham, Laurence Binyon, Osvald Sirén, A.F. Kendrick, W.W. Winkworth
• Publisher: B. T. Batsford Ltd.
• Publising Date: no date found
• Edition: Sixth Impression
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Pages: 86
• Dimensions: 10" x 7" x 1"
• Genre: Art History, Asian Studies

Perfect For...

Collectors of vintage art books, students of Asian art history, or anyone who appreciates the depth and detail of Chinese cultural expression. Whether for scholarly research or visual enjoyment, this is a meaningful addition to any library.

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