Drawing Boundaries
| Author | : Anita Chung |
| Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2004-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0824826639 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780824826635 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (635 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Drawing Boundaries by : Anita Chung
Download or read book Drawing Boundaries written by Anita Chung and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with a concise and well-illustrated history of the evolution of the tradition, this new study reveals how these images were deployed in the Manchu (Qing) imperial court to define political, social, or cultural boundaries. Characterized by grand conception and regal splendor, the paintings served to enhance the imperial authority of rulers and, to a segment of the elite, to advertise social status.
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