Early Chinese Symbols And Literature
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Author |
: Florance Waterbury |
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Total Pages |
: 350 |
Release |
: 1942 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015016819404 |
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Rating |
: 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Synopsis Early Chinese Symbols and Literature by : Florance Waterbury
Author |
: Florance Waterbury |
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Total Pages |
: 164 |
Release |
: 1942 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:472871764 |
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Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis Early Chinese Symbols and Literature by : Florance Waterbury
Author |
: Florance Waterbury |
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Total Pages |
: 164 |
Release |
: 1942 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:250539449 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis Early Chinese symbols and literature, vestiges and speculations by : Florance Waterbury
Author |
: Wolfram Eberhard |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 418 |
Release |
: 2006-12-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781134988655 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1134988656 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis Dictionary of Chinese Symbols by : Wolfram Eberhard
This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. `An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ... the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ... a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post
Author |
: Florance WATERBURY |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 153 |
Release |
: 1942 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:504647115 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis Early Chinese Symbols and Literature: Vestiges and Speculations. With Particular Reference to the Ritual Bronzes of the Shang Dynasty, Etc by : Florance WATERBURY
Author |
: Charles Alfred Speed Williams |
Publisher |
: Courier Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 520 |
Release |
: 1976-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0486233723 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780486233727 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives by : Charles Alfred Speed Williams
Describes historical, legendary, and supernatural persons, animals, and objects that recur as symbols in Oriental art and literature
Author |
: Frank Herring Chalfant |
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Total Pages |
: 152 |
Release |
: 1906 |
ISBN-10 |
: HARVARD:32044041924085 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Synopsis Early Chinese Writing by : Frank Herring Chalfant
Author |
: Kihoon Lee |
Publisher |
: Algora Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 244 |
Release |
: 2018-07-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781628943238 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1628943238 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Origin of Chinese Characters by : Kihoon Lee
Author |
: Xigui Qiu |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 584 |
Release |
: 2000 |
ISBN-10 |
: UVA:X004435998 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chinese Writing by : Xigui Qiu
Author |
: Charles Alfred Speed Williams |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 456 |
Release |
: 2012-02-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781462903146 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1462903142 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs Fourth Revised Edition by : Charles Alfred Speed Williams
Written with reader accessibility in mind, this comprehensive handbook of symbolism in Chinese art and culture will be an invaluable resource for any student of Eastern art history, Chinese arts and crafts, and anyone interested in commonly held Chinese beliefs and their origins. In Chinese Symbolism & Art Motifs Fourth Edition, scholar C.A.S. Williams offers concise explanations of the essential symbols and motifs relevant to Chinese literature, arts & crafts, and architecture. This reference book has been a standard among students of Chinese culture and history since 1941 and, in its Fourth Edition, has been completely reset with Pinyin pronunciation of Chinese names and words. Organized alphabetically, enhanced by over 400 illustrations, and clearly written for accessibility across a variety of fields, this book not only explains symbols and motifs essential to any designer, art collector, or historian, but delves into ancient customs in religion, food, agriculture, and medicine. Some of the symbols and motifs explicated are: The Eight Immortals The Five Elements The Dragon The Phoenix Yin and Yang With Chinese Symbolism & Art Motifs, you can access hidden insights into the intentions behind works of Chinese craftsmanship, and the thorough explanations of each symbol accompanied by the historical origins from which they arose. It will complement your existing knowledge of any area of Chinese culture, or help you confidently explore new topics within the realm of Asian art and history.