Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs: A Comprehensive Handbook on Symbolism in Chinese Art Through the Ages with over 400 illustrations - Couverture souple

Williams, Charles Alfred Speed

 
9780804837040: Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs: A Comprehensive Handbook on Symbolism in Chinese Art Through the Ages with over 400 illustrations
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ISBN 10 : 080483704X ISBN 13 : 9780804837040
Editeur : Tuttle Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

This fourth revised edition of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs, first published in Shanghai in 1941, features an introduction by Dr. Terence Barrow, has been completely reset and now uses the Pinyin pronunciation of Chinese names and words.

The Eight Immortals, the five elements, the dragon and the phoenix, yin and yang―representations of these important cultural symbols are pervasive in Chinese literature, art and architecture. Without an understanding of their significance, much Chinese history, folklore and culture can't be fully appreciated. In this comprehensive handbook, C.A.S. Williams offers concise explanations―and over 400 illustrations―of these essential symbols and motifs. Arranged alphabetically for easy access, the book not only explains essential cultural symbols, accompanied by their Chinese characters, but also contains many articles on Chinese beliefs, customs, arts and crafts, food, agriculture, and medicine. This book has become a standard reference volume for students of China and Chinese culture.

For those who are visiting China, Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs is an indispensable guide to the Middle Kingdom's artistic and architectural wonders. For the general reader, it is a valuable compendium of fascinating sinological lore.

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À propos de l?auteur

Charles Alfred Speed Williams was a distinguished British scholar who spent most of his active life in China. He served as Acting Commissioner in Charge of Maritime Customs in Peking, Examiner in Mandarin for Hong Kong University and Lecturer at Chiaotung University.

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Éditeur
Tuttle Publishing
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
080483704X
ISBN 13 
9780804837040
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
384
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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