History of Mouments.

Paris: Editions Bessard, 2012. First edition. One of 450 numbered copies signed by the artist. Text in English and Chinese. Octavo in size (5 7/8 x 9 7/8 inches) but in reality it is an accordion-folding singe work measuring 27.5 feet in length. Upon it are two visions of the history of monuments; the recto bearing a collage timeline and the verso using human models caked in mud to express the same ideas. Publisher purple silk over boards with gilt spine and cover lettering. In the original (and odd) match slipcasee. An excellent copy.Wang Quingsong is a famous Chinese artist. Speaking of this work he said "Since August 2009, I started to work with two hundred models over fifteen days, shooting the 42-metre-long History of Monuments. This work is my reflection on what is told about civilisations, beauties, virtues, standards and norms The models are smeared with mud and placed into the carved out contours of the photo backdrop. Chinese traditions are handed down from generation to generation with many documents on the historical figures, poetries, literature, dramas, etc. Often the powerful people like to summarize their achievements during their reign times. So each dynasty has its interpretations of its dynasty and the former dynasties. It is undeniable that many such versions are misguided." This publication of it is very reduced in size.