Introductions to Chinese Culture – serie
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Chinese Wine
Av Zhengping Li
Häftad, 2011
396 kr
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This illustrated introduction to Chinese wine explores the history of wine production in China, the legends and customs that surround it and its place in China today. Traditionally, Chinese wine and spirits were made from grain, and had three important uses: to perform rituals, to dispel one's …
Chinese Clothing
Av Mei Hua
Häftad, 2011
373 kr
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Chinese clothing has undergone continuous transformations throughout history, providing a reflection of the culture in place at any given time. A wealth of archaeological findings coupled with ancient mythology, poetry and songs enable us to see the development of distinctive Chinese fashions …
Chinese Architecture
Av Yanxin Cai
Häftad, 2011
385 kr
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Ancient Chinese architecture is not only a source of reference for modern Chinese design, it has also had an international influence and attracted global attention. Moreover, architectural remains in China reveal much about the history of this ancient civilisation. The palaces, gardens, temples, …
Chinese Calligraphy
Av Tingyou Chen
Häftad, 2011
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
385 kr
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The art of calligraphy is seen as the epitome of Chinese culture. Originating in the earliest abstract symbols carved on cave walls, animal bones and tortoise shells by the ancient Chinese people, over several thousand years calligraphy has become far more than a means of writing and recording …
Chinese Furniture
Häftad, 2011
385 kr
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Unique in style, Chinese furniture has long been celebrated for its elegant, artistic lines and strong, durable structure. Ranging from pieces designed simply to display the beauty and texture of natural woods to magnificent pieces decorated with lavish carvings, lacquer or precious metals and …
Chinese Ceramics
Av Lili Fang
Häftad, 2011
385 kr
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The Chinese are famed as the first to have discovered and mastered the techniques needed to produce porcelain. Yet carefully crafted ceramics are valued not only for their beauty, but also as precious cultural artifacts shedding light on the period in which they were produced. Chinese ceramics …
Chinese Arts and Crafts
Av Jian Hang, Qiuhui Guo
Häftad, 2012
385 kr
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Chinese arts and crafts enjoy a unique reputation in the history of material culture and civilisation. For several thousand years, crafts have echoed the rhythm of daily life in China. From rural society to the imperial court, these crafts have served a practical purpose, constantly evolving with …
China's Cultural Relics
Av Li Li
Häftad, 2011
385 kr
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China is the birthplace of one of the world's most ancient civilisations and an immense quantity and variety of cultural relics have been preserved on China's vast territory. Utilising a wealth of archaeological evidence, China's Cultural Relics provides an illustrated introduction to the artifacts …
Chinese Folk Arts
Av Zhilin Jin
Häftad, 2011
377 kr
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Chinese folk arts originate in the rural areas of China's vast territory. As forms of communal art, folk arts are evident in everyday food, clothing and shelter, in traditional festivals, ceremonies and rituals, and in beliefs and taboos. As a living example of cultural heritage, folk art …
Chinese Festivals
Av Liming Wei
Häftad, 2011
385 kr
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One of the most distinctive features of Chinese culture is the great variety of unique festivals that has evolved over the course of China's long history. Chinese festivals are deeply rooted in popular tradition and despite China's many changes they remain firmly established as part of the …
Chinese Characters
Av Jiantang Han
Häftad, 2012
379 kr
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Han Jiantang provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the fascinating history and development of the written Chinese language, from pictograms painted on rocks and pottery and ancient inscriptions to the refined art of calligraphy and the characters in use today. Chinese Characters will …
Chinese Gardens
Av Qingxi Lou
Häftad, 2011
388 kr
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China is renowned for its enchanting, tranquil gardens, designed to reflect both the charm of nature and the ancient Chinese view of life. Chinese Gardens explores the creation of classical gardens through history, discussing the theories and artistic conception behind these gardens and the …
Chinese Painting
Av Ci Lin
Häftad, 2011
385 kr
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Traditional Chinese painting was fundamentally an abstract art form. Artists did not seek to represent direct copies of the natural world; rather, traditional Chinese paintings sought to portray the harmony between the natural world and human emotion, evoking ancient Chinese philosophy. From …
Chinese Kung Fu
Av Guangxi Wang
Häftad, 2012
2,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
396 kr
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Wushu, the Chinese martial art form known as kung fu in the West, embodies traditional Chinese culture and reflects the self defense and fitness practices of the Chinese people. The core philosophy of wushu is drawn from Confucian, Taoist and Buddhist principles and the Eastern philosophy that …
Chinese Theatre
Av Jin Fu
Häftad, 2012
385 kr
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Many colorful theatrical activities can be found throughout China. The best known and most unique of these is perhaps traditional Chinese opera, which has a history of over 800 years. However, since the early twentieth century, following increased contact with the West, drama without music has also …
Chinese Vernacular Dwellings
Av Deqi Shan
Häftad, 2011
385 kr
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China has one of the most ancient civilisations in the world, occupying a vast territorial expanse. This has led to great diversification in Chinese vernacular dwellings, rarely seen in the architecture of the world and reflecting a wide variety of different natural and cultural environments. In …
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Av Yuqun Liao
Häftad, 2011
373 kr
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Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the most renowned and most controversial scientific achievements of ancient Chinese civilisation. Although Western medicine is often the basic method used to deal with medical problems, the techniques developed in traditional Chinese medicine still play an …
Chinese Food
Av Junru Liu
Häftad, 2011
377 kr
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This illustrated gastronomic tour traces the development of the unique food and drink culture found in China. From ancient to modern times, the Chinese have celebrated an epicurean lifestyle, believing that food is not just meant to fill the stomach, but that an abundance of food denotes good …
Chinese Publishing
Häftad, 2012
429 kr
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As the birthplace of moveable-type printing, China has some claim to being the homeland of publishing. China's ancient civilisation has nurtured a distinctively Chinese publishing industry, and this industry has done much to spread Chinese ideas and culture around the world. Yang Hu and Xiao Yang …
Chinese Philosophy
Av Haiming Wen
Häftad, 2012
422 kr
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In this illustrated introduction Wen Haiming explores the characteristics of different philosophers in Chinese history and distinguishes the 'Chinese philosophical sensibility' motivating their thoughts. Employing Western philosophical categories to describe significant issues in the history of …
Chinese Sculpture
Av Wenbing Zhao
Häftad, 2012
385 kr
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Zhao Wenbing provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the sculptural art of China, including the magnificent Terracotta Army, Buddhist sculpture, tomb carvings, architectural sculpture, exchange with foreign cultures and Chinese sculpture today. Chinese Sculpture takes the reader through …
Chinese Literature
Av Dan Yao, Jinhui Deng m. fl.
Häftad, 2012
420 kr
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Chinese literature has a long, distinctive history and has played an important part in shaping the cultural identity of the Chinese people. This literature provides a window into human relationships, society, politics, spirituality and philosophy at any given time in China's history. This …
Chinese Tea
Av Tong Liu
Häftad, 2012
373 kr
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China is world renowned as the homeland of tea planting, production and drinking. In this illustrated introduction Liu Tong provides a fascinating insight into the ancient culture of Chinese tea, the trade, tradition, literature, philosophy and ceremony associated with tea in China and its …
Chinese Jade
Av Ming Yu
Häftad, 2011
385 kr
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The Chinese people have honoured, revered and cherished jade for over 8,000 years. Consequently, jade has played a unique role in the development of Chinese culture. Jade carvings survive not simply as beautiful works of art, but also as cultural relics shedding light on the spiritual life of …
Chinese Bronze Ware
Av Song Li
Häftad, 2011
385 kr
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The emergence of bronze ware forms a crucial chapter in the history of human civilization. Although not the first country to enter the Bronze Age, China enjoys a unique position in world history because of the great variety of innovative and beautiful bronze ware that has been unearthed on China's …
China's Museums
Av Xianyao Li, Zhewen Luo
Häftad, 2011
368 kr
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This book provides a guide to China's rich and varied museum collections, illustrated with rare images from the collections themselves. A great number of exquisite objects and artifacts have been preserved on China's vast territory, many of which are now displayed as museum exhibits. These cultural …
Chinese Music
Av Jie Jin
Häftad, 2011
385 kr
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Unique and complex in style, traditional Chinese music forms a fascinating part of China's cultural heritage. This accessible, illustrated introduction to Chinese music takes the reader through the 8000-year history of China's musical instruments, the diversity of Chinese folk music, the …
Ancient Chinese Inventions
Av Yinke Deng
Häftad, 2011
373 kr
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China has given birth to numerous scientific and technological inventions, and for many centuries led the world in such innovations. Indeed, some of the most important inventions in the history of human civilization originated in China - not least the compass, gunpowder, paper and printing. Ancient …
Peking Opera
Av Chengbei Xu
Häftad, 2012
377 kr
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Peking opera is one of the most distinctive traditions in Chinese culture - a tradition that can seem mysterious and complex to foreign eyes. In this illustrated introduction, Xu Chengbei explains the colourful make up, intricate costumes, characters, staging, stories and music associated with …
