"Brush and Shutter insightfully examines how these images reflected a complicated mix of cultural influences amid the ongoing struggle for social, commercial, and political power in the country."—ARTnews
“This sumptuous volume . . . is an eye-opening delight.”—Publishers Weekly
“Insightfully shows how these images reflected a complicated mix of cultural influences amid the ongoing struggle for social, commercial, and political power in the country.”—ARTnews
“This volume opens a new vista into a little-known and rarely documented phenomenon. Accompanying essays by members of the Getty staff are as illuminating as the images they discuss.”—Library Journal
“For those looking for a well-rounded introduction to the early history of photography in China, Brush and Shutter: Early Photography in China stands out as the best available publication.”—CAA Reviews
“Brush & Shutter is copiously illustrated. . . . The interdisciplinary approach taken here rewards the reader with some highly stimulating, provocative (and sometimes divergent) ideas and conclusions. The book is a welcome contribution to the small but growing field of research on early photography in China.”—The History of Photography
“Over the last five to ten years there has been a resurgence in scholarly interest in early photography in China, particularly related to the lives and work of Chinese photographers. Brush and Shutter consolidates and contributes to this scholarship. . . . This is a beautiful and fascinating book that will be of interest to scholars of both photography and China.”—Asian Studies Review
