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Chinese Art

by Patricia Bjaaland Welch
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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.
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Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

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  • Release date: February 19, 2013

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  • ISBN: 9781462906895
  • Release date: February 19, 2013

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  • ISBN: 9781462906895
  • File size: 41906 KB
  • Release date: February 19, 2013

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  • ISBN: 9781462906895
  • File size: 30777 KB
  • Release date: February 19, 2013

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Antiques Art Sociology Nonfiction

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English

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.
Expand title description text
Antiques Art Sociology Nonfiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Tuttle Publishing

    Kindle Book
    Release date: February 19, 2013

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781462906895
    Release date: February 19, 2013

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781462906895
    File size: 41906 KB
    Release date: February 19, 2013

    PDF ebook
    ISBN: 9781462906895
    File size: 30777 KB
    Release date: February 19, 2013

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  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
    PDF ebook
  • Languages
    English