The Use of Photography to Represent the Western View of Imperial China

Abstract: This 5 page paper considers the issue of the use of visual representations, particularly photographs, to gain insight into the European (Western) view of Imperial China in the 19th century. Specifically, this paper outlines the representation of identify in the photographs of this era, especially between 1840 and 1930, and the impact of the American and European view on the shaping of visual identity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Catagory: Artists, Art Genre, & Famous Works Of Art

Subcatagory: Art & Architecture

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