Poetry and Painting in Song China: The Subtle Art of Dissent

by Alfreda Murck

Book Overview

Throughout the history of imperial China, the educated elite used various means to criticize government policies and actions. During the Song dynasty (960-1278), some members of this elite found an elegant and subtle means of dissent: landscape painting.

By examining literary archetypes, the titles of paintings, contemporary inscriptions, and the historical context, Alfreda Murck shows that certain paintings expressed strong political opinions--some...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674007824
• ISBN13: 9780674007826
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.6" x 11.8"