The literature on art history since the late Qing Dynasty is vast and extensive. Although some materials have been compiled and published, due to the varying tastes, perspectives, and orientations of the editors, the selection and interpretation of documents differ, resulting in publications with their own merits and limitations. The "Chinese Modern and Contemporary Art History Archive" focuses on the issue of "modernity" in the study of Chinese art history, expanding the traditional model of selecting documents and broadening the horizons of art history researchers.
The selected content in "Chinese Modern and Contemporary Art History Archive" is highly valuable, with many articles collected and organized as part of a rescue effort. Through the compilation of these documents, the theories of modern, contemporary, and recent Chinese art history have been systematically organized, providing a clear overview of over a century of Chinese art history theory. This work offers convenience to researchers and serves as an essential reference book for art history scholars.