Authored by the distinguished art historian Michael Sullivan, this seminal work offers a scholarly yet accessible journey through the evolution of Chinese art, from the ritual bronzes of the Shang Dynasty to the delicate paintings of the Qing era. Sullivan, a pioneer in the study of modern Chinese art history, provides deep insight into the cultural and philosophical forces that shaped various mediums, including ceramics, sculpture, and calligraphy. This first edition (Faber & Faber, 1961) is bound in a vibrant yellow cloth with a decorative pink title label on the spine, remaining structurally sound with a clean interior and crisp illustrations. The book is in good vintage condition, showing only minor bumping to the spine ends and very light shelf wear to the edges, though it lacks its original dust jacket.