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Archaeological discoveries over the last fifty
years have revolutionised
knowledge about Chinese sculpture, revealing the length and strength
of a hitherto unsuspected tradition stretching back to prehistoric
times.
With many previously unpublished photographs, Ann Paludan’s
forthcoming book, Chinese Sculpture: A Great Tradition, traces the
history of Chinese sculpture through the imperial period. By outlining
the principles which underlie all forms of statuary, regardless
of size
and material, she will elucidate the extent to which sculpture in
China
has been adapted to serve the political, practical and spiritual
needs
of its rulers through two thousand years.
Ann Paludan is an Honourary Fellow of Durham University who has
spent thirty years researching Chinese sculpture in the field. Her
works
include The Imperial Ming Tombs (Yale, 1981), The Chinese Spirit
Road
(Yale 1991) and The Chronicle of the Chinese Emperors (Thames and
Hudson, 1998).
Members’ Priority Booking Period to 1 November then open
to the public. Asia House Members and concs £4,
Non-members £7 Tickets available from
Asia House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LP
enquiries@asiahouse.co.uk mailto:enquiries@asiahouse.co.uk
Picture caption: Tang pottery figure of a dancing girl.
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