The Art and Architecture of China by Sickman, Laurence - 1971

Pelican - Penguin, 1971. 1st edition thus.. Paperback. Paperback, G+. 527pp, 329 b/w illustrations, index, covers a little yellowed, crease to the spine, internally fine. Pelican History Of Art. Detailed & well illustrated study of the art & architecture of China from the Shang Dynasty onwards. This paperback edition based upon the 3rd hardback edition.

Paperback. Acceptable.

Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

US: Puffin, 1971. Paperback. Good. With almost 4000 years of artistic evolution - from the Shang Dynasty to th e end of the Ch'ing in this century - the Chinese boast a longer span of cu ltural history than any other race. The abiding influence of tradition is s tressed by both authors. Confucian restraint and Taoist escapism, among oth er religious and philosophical ideals, are constantly re-appearing and the importance of Buddhism in Chinese architecture is evidenced in the text and illustrations. But side by side with the world of the mind, conditions of material prosperity are also revealed as potent forces in art.

US: Puffin, 1971. Paperback. Good.

Penguin Books. 1978. Paperback. UsedAcceptable. Paperback; first integrated edition, based on the third hardback edition, 1 971, reprinted in 1978; fading, light soiling, and shelf wear to exterior; light moisture marks to top page edge, and staining to about a dozen side p age edges; corners bumped; in acceptable condition with clean text, firm bi nding. .

Penguin Books. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.

Penguin Books. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Harmondsworth: Penguin Books; Pelican History of Art Ser., 1971. 527 pages, illustrations; 21 cm. Good+. Tight, clean text. Moderate shelfwear to wraps, age toning.. Paperback. Good. 8vo.