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Arts of Asia: Background Information
A subject guide of resources useful for students exploring the arts of Asia, with an emphasis on China and Japan.
Welcoming Spring, Ming dynasty, 15th century China Embroidery on silk gauze Metropolitan Museum of Art
General Resources
Oxford Art Online (including Grove Art)This link opens in a new windowIncludes 30,000 articles and images on every aspect of the visual arts. Searchable images are from organizations such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as 40,000 editorially selected image links to museums and galleries, which provide essential visual support for art history scholarship. Also includes access to the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, and The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms.
