| Chinese Art: A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery Contributor(s): Welch, Patricia Bjaaland (Author) |
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ISBN: 0804843163 ISBN-13: 9780804843164 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Asian - Chinese - Art | History - Ancient & Classical - Art | Subjects & Themes - Plants & Animals |
| Dewey: 709.51 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (3.00 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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, divine 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. |