The Art and Architecture of China, 1953-1971
Scope and Contents
The book The Art and Architecture of China was part of the Pelican History of Art series published by Penguin Books. Laurence Sickman co-authored the book with Alexander Soper, an art history professor at New York University. Sickman wrote the section pertaining to art and Soper the section about architecture. The first edition of the book was published in 1956, the second in 1960, the third in 1968, and the paperback edition in 1971. This sub-series is composed of letters between Sickman and the publishers discussing revisions to the books, as well as the use of pictures and illustrations. The sub-series also contains reviews of the various editions of the book.
Dates
- Creation: 1953-1971
Creator
- From the Record Group: Sickman, L. C. S. (Laurence C. S.) (Person)
- From the Record Group: Wilson, Marc F. (Person)
- From the Record Group: Harris, Jeanne Adelaide (Person)
- From the Record Group: Ho, Wai-kam (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Open to researchers. Appointments are necessary for the use of manuscript and archival collections.
Extent
8 Folders
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Archives Repository