Symbolism In Ancient Chinese Art
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Symbolism In Ancient Chinese Art
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Author : Hugo Munsterberg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Symbolism In Ancient Chinese Art written by Hugo Munsterberg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Art, Chinese categories.
Chinese Symbolism And Art Motifs Fourth Revised Edition
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Author : Charles Alfred Speed Williams
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-02-14
Chinese Symbolism And Art Motifs Fourth Revised Edition written by Charles Alfred Speed Williams and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-14 with Art categories.
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.
Chinese Art
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Author : Patricia Bjaaland Welch
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2013-02-19
Chinese Art written by Patricia Bjaaland Welch and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-19 with Art categories.
With over 630 striking color photos and illustrations this Chinese art guide focuses on the rich tapestry of symbolism which makes up the basis of traditional Chinese art. Chinese Art: A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery includes detailed commentary and historical background information for the images that continuously reappear in the arts of China, including specific plants and animals, religious beings, mortals and inanimate objects. The book thoroughly illuminates the origins, common usages and diverse applications of popular Chinese symbols in a tone that is both engaging and authoritative. Chinese Art: A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery is an essential reference for collectors, museum-goers, guides, students and anyone else with a serious interest in the culture and history of China.
Outlines Of Chinese Symbolism And Art Motives
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Author : Charles Alfred Speed Williams
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1976-01-01
Outlines Of Chinese Symbolism And Art Motives written by Charles Alfred Speed Williams and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976-01-01 with Social Science categories.
Describes historical, legendary, and supernatural persons, animals, and objects that recur as symbols in Oriental art and literature
Symbolism In Chinese Art
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Author : Walter Perceval Yetts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1912
Symbolism In Chinese Art written by Walter Perceval Yetts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1912 with Art, Chinese categories.
Chinese Symbolism And Art Motifs Fourth Revised Edition
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Author : Charles Alfred Speed Williams
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2018-03-06
Chinese Symbolism And Art Motifs Fourth Revised Edition written by Charles Alfred Speed Williams and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-06 with Art categories.
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.
Chinese Symbolism And Art Motifs
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Author : Charles Alfred Speed Williams
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2006-04-15
Chinese Symbolism And Art Motifs written by Charles Alfred Speed Williams and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-15 with Art categories.
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.
Metamorphic Imagery In Ancient Chinese Art And Religion
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Author : Elizabeth Childs-Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-05-30
Metamorphic Imagery In Ancient Chinese Art And Religion written by Elizabeth Childs-Johnson and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-30 with Social Science categories.
Metamorphic Imagery in Ancient Chinese Art and Religion demonstrates that the concept of metamorphism was central to ancient Chinese religious belief and practices from at least the late Neolithic period through the Warring States Period of the Zhou dynasty. Central to the authors' argument is the ubiquitous motif in early Chinese figurative art, the metamorphic power mask. While the motif underwent stylistic variation over time, its formal properties remained stable, underscoring the image’s ongoing religious centrality. It symbolized the metamorphosis, through the phenomenon of death, of royal personages from living humans to deceased ancestors who required worship and sacrificial offerings. Treated with deference and respect, the royal ancestors lent support to their living descendants, ratifying and upholding their rule; neglected, they became dangerous, even malevolent. Employing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates archaeologically recovered objects with literary evidence from oracle bone and bronze inscriptions to canonical texts, all situated in the appropriate historical context, the study presents detailed analyses of form and style, and of change over time, observing the importance of relationality and the dynamic between imagery, materials, and affects. This book is a significant publication in the field of early China studies, presenting an integrated conception of ancient art and religion that surpasses any other work now available.
Symbolism In Chinese Art
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Author : Shao-ch'ang Li
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1930
Symbolism In Chinese Art written by Shao-ch'ang Li and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1930 with Art, Chinese categories.
Chinese Symbolism And Art Motifs
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Author : Charles Alfred Speed Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999-08
Chinese Symbolism And Art Motifs written by Charles Alfred Speed Williams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-08 with China categories.
"The Eight Immortals, the five elements, the dragon and the phoenix, yin and yang -- representations of these important cultural symbols are pervasive in Chinese art and architecture. Indeed, without an understanding of their significance, much Asian art cannot be fully appreciated." "In this comprehensive handbook, C.A.S. Williams offers concise explanations of these essential symbols and motifs. The book is an unabridged reprint of the third edition of Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives, published in Shanghai in 1941, a work that has become a standard reference volume for students of China and Chinese culture." "Arranged alphabetically for easy access, the book not only explains essential cultural symbols, but also contains many articles on Chinese beliefs, customs, arts and crafts, food, agriculture, and medicine." "For those China-bound, Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs is an indispensable guide to the Middle Kingdom's artistic and architectural wonders. For the general reader, it is an essential compendium of sinological lore. Book jacket."--Jacket.