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(3.77) | 1 | 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.… (mer) |
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Information från den engelska sidan med allmänna fakta. Redigera om du vill anpassa till ditt språk. What are the four intelligent creatures? They are: the unicorn, the phoenix, the tortoise, and the dragon.
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Information från den engelska sidan med allmänna fakta. Redigera om du vill anpassa till ditt språk. Introduction: All the inhabitants of oriental countries, and especially those of the Flowery Land, are gifted with a vivid imagination--a quality of important constructive value. Agriculture: The Chinese have pushed agriculture to a high pitch of perfectin with very simple instruments of husbandry. | |
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Information från den engelska sidan med allmänna fakta. Redigera om du vill anpassa till ditt språk. Yin and Yang: The following diagram of the Chinese cosmology illustrates the process of change and evolution out of the Unknown and the ultimate return into it, and is quoted from a paper on "The Chinese Idea of the Second Self," read at a meeting of the Things Chinese Society, on the 26th May 1931, at Peiping, China, by Mr. E.T.C. Werner. (Klicka för att visa. Varning: Kan innehålla spoilers.) | |
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Special emphasis is placed on those historical, legendary, or supernatural persons, animals, and objects that recur frequently as symbols or emblems in the art and literature (of Japan and Korea, as well as of China): Lao Tzu, the phoenix, the Eight Immortals, the Twelve Ornaments, and so on. Chinese customs and observances are recorded, and there are numerous articles on general topics (agriculture, medicine, astrology, costume, drama); arts and crafts (carpets, lacquer, shop signs, calligraphy); religion and folk beliefs; natural history; music; and many other subjects.