Gilding The Phoenix
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Gilding The Phoenix
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Author : Edmond Chin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Gilding The Phoenix written by Edmond Chin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Chinese categories.
Phoenix Rising
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Author : Hwei-Fe'n Cheah
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Phoenix Rising written by Hwei-Fe'n Cheah and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Art categories.
Using Nyonya beadwork as both a lens and an object of study, Hwei-Fe'n Cheah explores historical, social and cultural transformations in the Peranakan Chinese community. Phoenix Rising provides social scientists with tangible tools for examining concepts of modernity and tradition. For gender theorists, Phoenix Rising exemplifies the way time was used for beadwork and embroidery, thus crafting notions of Nyonya culture and identity. The reader is simultaneously taken on two journeys, the one pictorial, the other analytic, to learn about the changing ways in which meaning intersects with items of material culture---historically and currently. The combination is a visually and intellectually exciting example of multi-disciplinary research that is also aesthetically stunning. Barbara Leigh Adjunct Professor, University of Technology Sydney --
Asian Material Culture
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Author : Marianne Hulsbosch
language : en
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Release Date : 2009
Asian Material Culture written by Marianne Hulsbosch and has been published by Amsterdam University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Social Science categories.
This richly illustrated volume offers the reader unique insight into the materiality of Asian cultures and the ways in which objects and practices can simultaneously embody and exhibit aesthetic and functional characteristics, as well as everyday and spiritual aspirations. Though each chapter is representative, rather than exhaustive, in its portrayal of Asian material culture, together they clearly demonstrate that objects are entities that resonate with discourses of human relationships, personal and group identity formations, ethics, values, trade, and, above all, distinctive futures.
George Yeo Musings Series One
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Author : George Yong-boon Yeo
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2022-08-25
George Yeo Musings Series One written by George Yong-boon Yeo and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-25 with Social Science categories.
George Yeo: Musings Series One and Series Two available as a set hereGeorge Yeo: Musings (In 3 Volumes) available as a set hereOver sessions which lasted two to three hours each time, every week for half a year, George Yeo met and mused over a wide range of topics with writer Woon Tai Ho and research assistant Keith Yap. Speaking from notes, he began with himself and his hope for Singapore, and then spanned over a wide range of subjects — from the importance of human diversity and Singapore's reflection within itself of the world, to history, politics, economics, philosophy, taijigong and religion. He gives his views on India, China, ASEAN, Europe, the US and other parts of the world, and how Singapore's history and destiny are connected to all of them. The style is conversational and anecdotal.George Yeo: Musings is exactly that — musings. Some themes recur throughout the book which reflect his view of life. But there is no grand theory. He does not expect all of his reflections to be of interest to everyone, but he hopes that everyone will find something of interest.This is the first of a three-part series.
Bethnal Green Branch Museum Catalogue Of A Collection Of Oriental Porcelain And Pottery Lent And Described By A W Franks
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Author : sir Augustus Wollaston Franks
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1878
Bethnal Green Branch Museum Catalogue Of A Collection Of Oriental Porcelain And Pottery Lent And Described By A W Franks written by sir Augustus Wollaston Franks and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1878 with categories.
Catalogue Of A Collection Of Oriental Porcelain And Pottery Lent For Exhibition By A W Franks
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Author : Bethnal Green Branch Museum
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1876
Catalogue Of A Collection Of Oriental Porcelain And Pottery Lent For Exhibition By A W Franks written by Bethnal Green Branch Museum and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1876 with Porcelain, Asian categories.
Key Buildings From Prehistory To The Present
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Author : Andrew Ballantyne
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-10-12
Key Buildings From Prehistory To The Present written by Andrew Ballantyne and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-12 with Architecture categories.
The latest in this successful series, this book features around 150 of the most important buildings in the history of world architecture – from the pyramids and Parthenon to some of the most significant works by recent architects. The buildings are organized by type – from places of worship and public buildings to houses – and are divided into nine chapters, each with an informative introduction that surveys the history of that type. For each building there are numerous, accurate scale drawings showing a combination of floor plans, elevations and sections as appropriate, all specially redrawn for this book. The quality and number of the line drawings, together with the authoritative text by a renowned architectural historian, allow all the buildings to be understood in detail and make this an invaluable resource for students.
American Federal Furniture And Decorative Arts From The Watson Collection
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Author : Philip D. Zimmerman
language : en
Publisher: Hudson Hills
Release Date : 2004
American Federal Furniture And Decorative Arts From The Watson Collection written by Philip D. Zimmerman and has been published by Hudson Hills this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
While demonstrating the high level of artistry attained by furniture-makers of the period, this selection in many ways reflects the evolving character of domestic life in America during a seminal period in the country's history.
A Natural Woman
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Author : Donald Bowie
language : en
Publisher: Untreed Reads
Release Date : 2015-08-14
A Natural Woman written by Donald Bowie and has been published by Untreed Reads this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-14 with Fiction categories.
It's 1985. Threatened by the spectre of mortal illness, beautiful Abigail Winslow suddenly forsakes her glittering world of high-priced antiques and New York, solely for a daring struggle with her past. Desperate, she plunges into a brief but passionate affair with a strikingly handsome young doctor, retraces the course of her troubled childhood, and searches for the one man she has never stopped loving. But when Abigail returns to her life and to her career, she realizes that in one wild, frightened moment she had been offered everything she could ever desire…and emerges ready to live again, with a joy she had never dared imagine.
Japanese Buddhist Temples In Hawaii
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Author : George J. Tanabe
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2012-10-31
Japanese Buddhist Temples In Hawaii written by George J. Tanabe and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-31 with Religion categories.
Upon entering a Japanese Buddhist temple in Hawai‘i, most people—whether first-time visitors or lifelong members—are overwhelmed by the elaborate and complex display of golden ornaments, intricately carved altar tables and incense burners, and images of venerable masters and bodhisattvas. These objects, as well as the architectural elements of the temple itself, have meanings that are often hidden in ancient symbolisms. This book, written by two local authorities on Japanese art and religion, provides a thorough yet accessible overview of Buddhism in Hawai‘i followed by a temple-by-temple guide to the remaining structures across the state. Introductory chapters cover the basic history, teachings, and practices of various denominations and the meanings of objects commonly found in temples. Taken together, they form a short primer on Buddhism in Japan and Hawai‘i. The heart of the book is a narrative description of the ninety temples still extant in Hawai‘i. Augmented by over 350 color photographs, each entry begins with historical background information and continues with descriptions of architecture, sanctuaries, statuary and ritual implements, columbariums, and grounds. Appended at the end is a chart listing each temple's denomination, membership number, and architectural type. While many Buddhist temples in Hawai‘i are active social and religious centers, a good number are in serious decline. In addition to being an introduction to Buddhism and a guide book, Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawai‘i is an indispensable historical record of what exists today and what may be gone tomorrow. It will appeal to temple members, pilgrims, residents and tourists interested in local cultural and historic sites, and historians of Buddhism in Hawai‘i.