Stephen Little Libri

A new edition of the bestselling introduction to the 'isms' of art, from the Renaissance to the present day, now with extra content.

This is an easy to use guide to a wide range of art 'isms'. From the isms of the Renaissance to the isms of now, it gives a practical introduction to all the significant isms that have shaped art history. For each ism, there is a definition, an introduction to the topic, lists of key artists, key words, and key works as well as suggestions of other isms that the reader might be interested in. This book should be a must for everyone who is interested in art - whether they be Sunday afternoon visitors to galleries, art students or the more knowledgeable art connoisseur.

The book provides a comprehensive look at Savvas' artistic journey, featuring a wealth of illustrations that highlight her creative processes alongside her completed pieces. It offers readers an in-depth understanding of her large and small-scale works, revealing the intricacies and inspirations behind her art.

Contents: A fine melody will sound throughout the ages making lofty words gleam beautiful as gems / Richard Fabian -- Fractured China, 1850-1950 / Jonathan Spence -- New songs on ancient tunes : 19th-20th century Chinese painting and calligraphy from the Richard Fabian collection / Stephen Little -- Open country : tradition and innovation in modern Chinese painting / Chu-Tsing Li -- Chinese calligraphy in the mid to late Qing and Republican periods (1850-1950) / Qianshen Bai -- The Richard Fabian collection. Orthodoxy in the late Qing dynasty ; Jinshi movement calligraphy ; Jiangnan regional schools ; Shanghai ; Artists active in Northern China ; Southern artists ; Transnational exchange ; Mid-century : traditional masters ; Cultural revolution : before and after ; Post-revolution monumentalism. Book by Stephen Little, with essays by Richard Fabian and others, contributions by Janet Carpenter and others, and edited by J. May Lee Barrett.

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