Book excerpt: As the most comprehensive research on Chinese Art History, the book provides an in-depth and systematic discussion and analysis of Chinese art throughout China's history, and discusses the different culture and art styles in each dynasty, including overviews of paintings, porcelain, calligraphy, poems, etc. Volume 2 focuses on: 1. The Art History of Tang Dynasty (Tang Poetry, Painting, Calligraphy, and The Art of Zen) 2. The Art History of Song Dynasty (Song Poems, Architectures, Paintings) 3. The Art History of Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties