About the Journal
The Journal of Ancient Chinese Arts and Crafts (JACAC) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Michelangelo Scholar Publishing Limited. JACAC is published biannually in both print and online formats.
Basic Information
- Journal Title: Journal of Ancient Chinese Arts and Crafts
- Journal Abbreviation: JACAC
- ISSN: 2960-1568 (Print); 2960-1576 (Online)
- Establishment date: July 28, 2023
- Access Model: Gold Open Access (no fees for authors or readers)
- Article Processing Charge (APC): Waived
- DOI Registration: Crossref
- Peer Review Type: Double-blind
- Publication Frequency: Biannual (two issues per year)
- Publication Language: English
- License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
- Ethics Statement: The journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
- Copyright: Authors retain copyright
- Publisher: Michelangelo Scholar Publishing Limited (MSPL)
- Publisher Location: Hong Kong, China
JACAC is a scholarly platform dedicated to promoting the study, preservation, and global dissemination of ancient Chinese arts and crafts, encompassing painting, sculpture, calligraphy, ceramics, jade carving, bronze work, textiles, lacquerware, architectural ornamentation, and related artistic traditions. The journal spans from the Neolithic period through the Qing Dynasty, examining the material, aesthetic, philosophical, and socio-cultural dimensions of China’s artistic heritage.
The primary mission of JACAC is to advance scholarly understanding of ancient Chinese artistic and artisanal traditions by sharing original research on culture, thought, theory, and technique. The journal seeks to disseminate knowledge of China’s artistic achievements, promote the study of ancient culture through rigorous academic inquiry, and serve as a leading platform in the field.
JACAC operates under a Gold Open Access model. No Article Processing Charge (APC) is required. All articles are made freely available online immediately upon publication under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), with copyright retained by the author(s).
The journal employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scholarly rigor of all published work. Editorial Transparency: The journal maintains transparent editorial processes and follows best practices in scholarly publishing. Conflict of Interest Policy: Editors and reviewers disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
JACAC welcomes submissions from researchers across all disciplinary perspectives, including art history, archaeology, anthropology, conservation science, material science, cultural studies, and related fields.
JACAC publishes the following types of contributions:
- Research Articles: Original empirical or theoretical studies presenting new findings, analyses, or interpretations related to ancient Chinese arts and crafts.
- Literature Reviews: Comprehensive, critical assessments of existing scholarship on a specific topic within the journal’s scope, identifying trends, gaps, and directions for future research.
- Book Reviews: Scholarly evaluations of recently published books relevant to the study of ancient Chinese artistic traditions.
