Symbols of Eternity: The Art of Landscape Painting in China

Stanford University Press, 1979 An introduction to the underlying philosophical ideas, the aims and achievements of the painters, and the main stages in the development of the art over nearly 2,000 years. Illustrated with 115 plates, 23 of which are in full color. From the collection of Sanje (Frank) Elliott, Buddhist mentor, artist, and friend to many. Condition [xiii], 205 numbered pp; HB w/DJ. clean, bright, tight, frontis; small light dampstain to front lower corner limited to page edge. charcoal cloth, gilt titles spine; mild shelfwear, extrems a bit worn. unclipped, glossy black, color artwork front, white/bronze titles front/spine; moderate edge/shelfwear, small hole to front joint, extrems worn, head tattered with loss of a few letters of author’s name.