Developing Encounters between Chinese and Western Art: The Contribution of Two Jesuits in China in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
This article explores the introduction and influence of Western art in China during the Ming and Qing dynasties, focusing on the role of the Jesuits—especially Matteo Ricci (1552–1610), one of the founders of Catholic missionary work in China—and the most famous and influential Western figure in Chi...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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Series: | Religions |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/1/129 |