Visual Culture in Contemporary China II

Zhou Xian

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Routledge
31 March 2025

Oriental art; Regional studies; Society & culture: general

Series: China Perspectives

The second in a two-volume series that explores the interplay between social transformation and visual culture in contemporary China, this book examines the profound changes in the cityscapes, visual regimes, and visual technologies that shape the aestheticization of everyday life.

Drawing on an approach of Marxist historical materialism and interdisciplinary resources from sociology, communication, and art, this volume investigates three key aspects of visual culture in modern China: the transformation of urban landscapes and its impact on cultural autonomy and local identity; the development of visual regimes, focusing on public museums as sites for the construction of public visuality; and the role of visual technologies in reshaping everyday life, from the influence of television on traditional customs to the rise of internet subcultures.

This title will provide valuable insights for scholars and students of Chinese, cultural, and urban studies, as well as readers interested in the ongoing visual transformation of contemporary Chinese society.

Edited by: Zhou Xian
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9781032815916
ISBN 10: 1032815914
Series: China Perspectives
Pages: 124
Publication Date: 31 March 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. The Visual Production of Urban Landscape 2. Image Production and the Construction of the Visual Regime 3. The Advancement of Visual Technology and the Aestheticization of Everyday Life

Zhou Xian is a Distinguished Professor at Nanjing University, China. His research interests include cultural studies, aesthetics, and literary theory. His works cover a wide range of topics and he has been published in Chinese, English, and French. His recent publications with Routledge also include Cultural Representation and Cultural Studies.

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Visual Culture in Contemporary China II

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