Accessible and scholarly, this classic book considers the underlying philosophy and the aesthetics of Chinese art and poetry, the expression of the Taoist approach to existence. Chung-yuan Chang 's always lucid narrative explores the relationship between the Tao and the creative arts, introducing classic paintings and poems to bring Taoism to life. Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Author(s): Chung-yuan Chang Number of pages: 272 Publication date: 2011 Dimensions: 215 x 138 x 18 Cover type: Paperback / softback