Estimated Representation of Asian Artists in Art History Books

Pre-20th Century (Before 1900s)

• Western art history books: Less than 2%
• Global art history books: 10–15% (including Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Persian art)

20th Century (1900–1999)

• Western-focused books: 3–5%
• More globally aware books: 15–20%
• Asian artists became more recognized in the contemporary period, especially post-1950s.

21st Century (2000–Present)

• Traditional Western art books: 5–10%
• Contemporary/global art books: 20–30%
• With globalization, more Asian artists are included, particularly from China, Japan, Korea, and India.

Overall Estimate (From Past to Present)

• Western-centric books: ~3–5% Asian artists across all periods.
• Global/inclusive books: ~15–20%, rising in recent years.