LibGuides: Art History by Place: Asia

Web Resources on Asian Art

The Art of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its History & Meaning
Call Number: Wilm & North Circulating Books N 8193 .A5 L45 2008
ISBN: 1590305949
Publication Date: 2008-10-14
An intriguing visual record of the evolution of Buddhist practice and philosophy over a period of more than two millennia.

Japan: A History of Art by Robert Kimmel Smith
Call Number: Wilm Circulating Books N 7350 .S65 1964
ISBN: 0385032404
Publication Date: 1971-07-13
"Presents the history of Japan through twenty centuries - as seen, remembered and recorded by her artists."

Indian Art
Call Number: Wilm Circulating Books N 7301 .D336 1997
ISBN: 0714834963
Publication Date: 1997-12-17
Shows the relationships "between the subcontinent's religious traditions, the status of artists, and the impact of trade and travel on artistic development."

New China, New Art = Zhongguo Dang Dai Yi Shu
Call Number: Wilm Circulating Books N 7345 .V56 2008
ISBN: 3791339427
Publication Date: 2008-10-01
The rapid economic and cultural transformation of China during the past fifteen years has created an art scene of unparalleled energy and global impact.
The Art of Modern China
Call Number: Wilm Circulating Books N 7345 .A527 2012
ISBN: 0520271068
Publication Date: 2012-09-24
"Comprehensive study of modern Chinese art history traces its evolution chronologically and thematically from the age of Imperialism to the present day."