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The Art of Ethnography

- A Chinese "Miao Album"

About The Art of Ethnography

An illustrated translation of a 'Miao album' - a Chinese genre originating in the eighteenth century that used poetry and illustrations to represent minority ethnic groups living in frontier regions under imperial Chinese control. It discusses the genesis and evolution of this genre and the socio-political context in which the albums were made.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780295985435
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 208
  • Published:
  • February 22, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 572 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024

Description of The Art of Ethnography

An illustrated translation of a 'Miao album' - a Chinese genre originating in the eighteenth century that used poetry and illustrations to represent minority ethnic groups living in frontier regions under imperial Chinese control. It discusses the genesis and evolution of this genre and the socio-political context in which the albums were made.

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