China Contemporary (English/German/Dutch Edition) - VERY GOOD

$ 19.26

Item Width: 6.8 in Author: Nai Publishers ISBN: 9789056625009 Genre: Art, Political Science, Architecture, Social Science Item Height: 1.3 in Item Weight: 42 Oz Item Length: 9.5 in Publisher: Nai Uitgevers / Publishers Stichting Number of Pages: 400 Pages width: 6.8 in Language: Dut,Mul,Eng Original Language: German Topic: Asian / Chinese, Asian / General, Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development, Regional, Customs & Traditions Book Title: China Contemporary : Architectuur, Kunst, Beeldcultuur = Architecture, Art, Visual Culture Illustrator: Yes Format: Trade Paperback Publication Year: 2006 height: 1.3 in Country of Origin: China

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China Contemporary (English/German/Dutch Edition) - VERY GOOD. "China Contemporary" by Jaap Guldemond, published by NAi Publishers (2006), presents the first interdisciplinary overview of contemporary Chinese arts, architecture, urban planning, and visual culture. "China Contemporary" by Jaap Guldemond, published by NAi Publishers (2006) , presents the first interdisciplinary overview of contemporary Chinese arts, architecture, urban planning, and visual culture. This comprehensive English and German edition explores China's rapid urbanization and globalization through multiple cultural lenses, featuring works from approximately 20 Chinese artists and 10 architectural projects. The book examines diverse aspects of modern Chinese visual culture including television, photography, newspapers, games, and blogs, making it an essential reference for understanding China's contemporary creative landscape during a pivotal period of transformation. Edited by respected curator Jaap Guldemond, who has worked with major European museums, this scholarly yet accessible publication captures the dynamic emergence of new cultural expressions in one of the world's most rapidly changing societies, appealing to collectors of art books, architecture enthusiasts, and scholars of contemporary Chinese culture.