The volume surveys Western artworks more or less explicitly illustrating delicate or amorous subjects

and the artists associated with the name Art & Language

such as solarization and composite printing

such as Albrecht Dürer

For any researcher who wants to explore the Sino-European interaction or is interested in China’s cultural immigration

Artists' Techniques and Materials SCULPT The volume surveys Western artworksAntonella Fuga An artist's materialsthe bold brushstrokes of a Van Gogh oil painting, the sparkling gold leaf in a Byzantine mosaic, the fragile translucence of a porcelain vaseare not just the accessories of his or her work. They are the physical embodiment of the artist's creative vision and a reflection of the historical context in which they were used. This volume discusses the materials and processes used in eight media: painting, drawing,