Visual Culture in Shanghai, 1850s-1930s

Autori

• Jason C. Kuo

Parametri

• 376 pagine
• 14 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura

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Focusing on the Haipai style, this study delves into the visual culture of Shanghai from the 1850s to the 1930s, analyzing paintings and other media to reveal the complex interactions between China and the West. It highlights the everyday experiences of treaty-port Chinese and the significance of Shanghai's emergence as a major metropolitan hub. The book is relevant for art historians and scholars in various fields, including history, gender studies, and cultural studies, addressing themes of art patronage, nationalism, colonialism, and women's representation.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

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