Barbarian Lens: Western Photographers of the Qianlong Emperor's European Palaces
(Book #6 in the Documenting the Image Series)
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Part of the prestigious academic book series Documenting the Image, this is a fascinating survey illustrated by extremely rare photographs of the burned architectural and landscape complex known as the Rape of the Summer Palace.
In 1860, Western armies brought ruin to the treasured seat of the Qing emperors near Beijing. One hundred and fifty images have been collected to date as a support for an extensive study of the building of the palaces...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1138002232
ISBN13:9781138002234
Release Date:November 2019
Publisher:Routledge
Length:216 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.7" x 9.9"
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