Description: "A classic in the study of Chinese art, this book has introduced the subject to generations of readers."--Sonya Lee, Associate Professor of Art History, East Asian Languages & Cultures and Religion, University of Southern California
"Erudite, thought-provoking, yet lucid and accessible. Sullivan's book engages and edifies students more than all other surveys of Chinese art. A true classic."--Tan Chang, Assistant Professor of Art History and Asian Studies, Pennsylvania State University "What makes The Arts of China unusual in the genre of sweeping surveys is its concision yet range, its narrative arc, its touches of gentle wit, and its elegant writing. Sullivan not only presents the facts but also helps the reader to understand their implications and significance. For all these reasons, I have used this book in my classes for over twenty-five years."--Dawn Delbanco, Adjunct Professor of Western and East Asian art at Columbia University