The Story of “Art” in China—Form Late Qing Dynasty to Present

"The Story of ‘Art’ in China From Late Qing Dynasty to Present" condenses the key content from my authored and published "A History of Art in Twentieth - Century China (Revised Edition)" (2009). Given that the target audience comprises individuals with a general understanding of human civilization and knowledge, I confidently present the narrative of over a century of "fine arts" in such a concise format, catering to the sensibilities of readers rather than the in-depth requirements of scholars and researchers.

I adopt a storytelling approach to articulate how "fine arts" evolved, transformed, and branched out from the Opium War era to the present day. Through this method, I aim to stimulate readers' perception and intellect, prompting them to reexamine their views on "fine arts." This narrative adjustment encourages a reevaluation of general knowledge about art history, aligning one's knowledge system with the contemporary evolution of society.