The striking illustrated books, maps, and prints featured in China on Paper are some of the most notable among the printed works produced at the dawn of the era of global trade to present China to Europe and bring Western science, religion, and art to China. From a Chinese translation of the rosary to French editions of Confucian classics, from a monumental map of the world to magnificent engravings of the European pavilions built by Jesuits at the behest of the Qianlong emperor--these works on paper reveal a compelling and largely hidden history of mutual curiosity and fruitful...
The striking illustrated books, maps, and prints featured in China on Paper are some of the most notable among the printed works produced at...
The Edible Monument considers the elaborate architecture, sculpture, and floats designed for court and civic celebrations in early modern Europe, including popular festivals such as Carnival and the Italian Cuccagna. This book is published on the occasion of an exhibition at the Getty Research Center from October 13, 2015, to March 23, 2016.
The Edible Monument considers the elaborate architecture, sculpture, and floats designed for court and civic celebrations in early modern Europe, incl...
