Description: Chinese Symbolism & Art Motifs : A Comprehensive Handbook on Symbolism in Chinese Art Through the Ages, Paperback by Williams, Barrow, Terence (INT), ISBN 0804850070, ISBN-13 9780804850070, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "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 . Williams offers concise explanations of the essential symbols and motifs relevant to Chinese literature, arts & crafts, and architecture. This referenc 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
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Language: English
Topic: Young Adult Fiction, Art, Social Science, Antiques & Collectibles, Asian / Chinese, Folklore & Mythology, Customs & Traditions, History / General
Author: Charles Alfred Speed Williams
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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