摘要
Well researched and elegantly crafted, Roberta Wue＇s new book invites readers into the world of late Qing Shanghai, an emerging center of art, culture, and entertainment on the cusp of two eras. Her book makes a significant contribution to recent scholarship in the fields of visual culture and art history of modern China, by offering a new interpretation on the paintings of Shanghai, highlighting their originality, innovation and modernity.
Well researched and elegantly crafted, Roberta Wue＇s new book invites readers into the world of late Qing Shanghai, an emerging center of art, culture, and entertainment on the cusp of two eras. Her book makes a significant contribution to recent scholarship in the fields of visual culture and art history of modern China, by offering a new interpretation on the paintings of Shanghai, highlighting their originality, innovation and modernity.
