Chinese Art and Dynastic Time

Focusing on the concept of dynastic time, this book explores how Chinese art has historically been narrated through the lens of successive dynasties. Wu Hung examines ten case studies, highlighting the cultural and sociopolitical contexts that shaped artistic creation from the third millennium BCE to the early twentieth century. By challenging the dominance of dynastic time in art history, the author opens new avenues for understanding Chinese art and its historical narratives, offering a fresh perspective on art interpretation and collective imagination.