"Recipient of the Leab American Book Prices Current Exhibition Award (Division One) by the ACRL-RBMS (Association of College and Research Libraries-Rare Book and Manuscript Section)."

"Gorgeously illustrated volume... essential reading."
History in Review



The striking illustrated books, maps, and prints featured in China on Paper are some of the most notable among the printed works produced at the dawn of the era of global trade to present China to Europe and bring Western science, religion, and art to China. From a Chinese translation of the rosary to French editions of Confucian classics, from a monumental map of the world to magnificent engravings of the European pavilions built by Jesuits at the behest of the Qianlong emperor—these works on paper reveal a compelling and largely hidden history of mutual curiosity and fruitful collaboration at a time when few people traveled far from home.

Published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Getty Research Institute November 6, 2007, to February 10, 2008. Marcia Reed is head of Collection Development at the Getty Research Institute. Paola Demattè is associate professor of Chinese art at the Rhode Island School of Design.

The hardcover edition of this book is out of stock indefinitely.