Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-183) and index.
Contents:
The social status of narrative illustration in China -- Redrawing the concept of Chinese narrative illustration -- Early narrative illustration and moral suasion -- New strategies for narrative illustration in the post-Han period -- Institutionalizing narrative illustration under the Tang dynasty -- Turning points and competing values -- Later narrative illustration at court : legitimation, remonstrance, and indoctrination -- Later narrative illustration outside the court : persuasion, pleasure, prestige, and piety -- Epilogue.
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