Visualizing Modern China: Image, History, and Memory, 1750-Present offers a sophisticated yet accessible interpretation of modern Chinese history through visual imagery. With rich illustrations and a companion website, it is an ideal textbook for college-level courses on modern Chinese history and on modern visual culture. The introduction provides a methodological framework and historical overview, while the chronologically arranged chapters use engaging case studies to explore important themes. Topics include: Qing court ritual, rebellion and war, urban/rural relations, art and...
Visualizing Modern China: Image, History, and Memory, 1750-Present offers a sophisticated yet accessible interpretation of modern Chinese history thro...