Published to accompany an exhibit at the gallery, in New York City, from April to June 1998. Offers examples of the modern resurgence of the traditional writing form as practiced by 21 artists. The many black-and-white illustrations and 11 color plates are supported with an introduction to the genre, discussions of the artists and their work, and an interview with American artist Brice Marden. No index. Distributed in the U.S. by U. of Washington Press. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Presents three hundred works that represent every form of Chinese visual art, from sculpture and ceramics to installation and performance art, and pairs each with a brief descriptive essay that places the work in its context.

Looks at Chinese papercuts, shadow puppets, woodblock prints, textiles, embroidery, and clothing, and symbols and legends used in Chinese folk art

Traditional embroidery patterns are photographed full-size for the artist and craftsman