Traditional Chinese painting is one of the purest art forms in existence, continuing as it does the techniques and themes that have been employed over centuries

Over thousands of years, the art of Chinese painting has evolved, while also staying loyal to its traditional roots. Despite various schools of thought, styles

Written by a team of eminent international scholars, this book is the first to recount the history of Chinese painting over a span of some 3000 years.

First published in the United Kingdom in 2011 by CYP International Ltd. under the title: Most beautiful Chinese classical paintings.