Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs : A Comprehensive Handbook on Symbolism in Chinese Art through the Ages
Charles Alfred Speed. Williams
Bok Engelsk 2006 · Electronic books.
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| Utgitt | Boston : : Tuttle Publishing, , 2006.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (451 p.)
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| Utgave | 4th rev. ed.
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Contents; List of Illustrations; Introduction to the New Edition; Introduction; A; Agriculture; Alarm-staff; Amber; Amitabha; Amusements; Ânanda; Ancestral Worship; Ant; Apple; Apricot; Architecture; Astrology; Astronomy; Axe; Azalea; B; Bamboo; Bat; Bear; Beast of Greed; Bee; Begging-bowl; Bell; Birds and Beasts; Birth; Bodhi Tree; Bó Gû Tú; Books; Brahma; Bronze; Broom; Buddha's Hand; Butterfly; C; Cangue; Canopy; Carpets; Castanets; Cat; Cedrela; Chain; Charms; Cherry; Chinaware; Chisel-knife; Chrysanthemum; Cicada; Club; Coins; Colours; Compass; Conch-shell; Conch-shell Trumpet; Confucius. - ConvolvulusCoral; Costume; Cotton; Crane; Cricket; Cross-thunderbolt; Crow; Crown of Brahma; Curios; Cycle of Sixty; D; Dagger; Dà Yû; Death; Deer; Diamond Mace; Diaper Patterns; Dì Zàng; Dog; Donkey; Door Gods; Dove; Dragon; Dragon-fly; Drum; Drama; Duck; E; Eight Diagrams; Eight Immortals; Eight Treasures; Eighteen Lohan; Elephant; Elixir of Life; Embroidery; Enamelware; F; Falcon; Fan; Feng Shui; Fire; Fish; Five Elements; Five Poisons; Five Viscera; Flags; Flowers; Flute; Fly-whisk; Footprints of Buddha; Four Heavenly Kings; Four Treasures; Fowl; Fox; Fú Yì; G; Gall-bladder; Glow-worm. - GoadGod of Fire; God of Literature; God of Longevity; God of the Kitchen; God of War; God of Wealth; Gold; Gong; Goose, Wild; Gourd; Grain Measure; Grape; H; Hammer; Hand; Hare; Heart; Hemerocallis; Horse; Hundred Antiques; I; Idols; Intestines; Iron; Islands of the Blest; J; Jade; Jar; Jasmine; K; Kidneys; Kingfisher; Kuan Yin; L; Lacquer; Lamaism; Laocius; Lapis Lazuli; Leopard; Lion; Liver; Lotus; Lozenge; Lungs; Lute; M; Mace; Magnolia; Magpie; Maitreya Buddha; Manjusri; Marriage; Medicine; Mencius; Mirrors; Monkey; Moon; Mosquito; Mulberry; Musical Instruments; Mystic Knot; N; Narcissus. - NézhäNumbers; O; Oak; Olea Fragrans; Oleander; Opium; Orange; Orchid; Owl; Ox; P; Pagoda; Painting; Palmtree; Pán Gû; Parrot; Peach; Peacock; Pear; Pearl; Péng Niâo; Peony; Persimmon; Pheasant; Phoenix; Pig; Pike; Pine; Plant of Long Life; Plantain; Plum; Pomegranate; Praying-mantis; Pû Xián; Q; Quail; Queen of Heaven; R; Rat; Reed-organ; Rhinoceros Horns; Rice; Ring; Rosary; Rúyì; S; Scroll; Seals; Secret Societies; Seven Appearances; Shâkyamuni Buddha; Sheep; Shop-signs; Shùn; Silk; Silver; Skeleton Staff; Skull-cup; Snake; Snare; Spear; Spiritualism; Spleen; Stars; Stomach; Stone. - Stone ChimeSu ̈ Shì; Sun; Swallow; Swastika; Sword; T; Tàijí; Tea; Ten Celestial Stems; Thigh-bone Trumpet; Three Great Beings; Three Pure Ones; Thunderbolt; Thunderbolt-dagger; Tiger; Toad; Tortoise; Trees; Trident; Twelve Ornaments; Twelve Terrestrial Branches; U; Umbrella; Unicorn; V; Vase; Vermicelli; Vulture Peak; W; Water; Water-pot; Wéiqí; Wéi Tuó; Wheel of the Law; Willow; Wish-granting Gem; Wolf; Wood; Written Characters; X; Xï Wáng Mû; Y; Yama; Yïn and Yáng; Index. - Gain a deeper appreciation for Chinese art and architecture by understanding its symbols. The Yin and Yang, dragon, phoenix, five elements, and other symbols are explained in their historical and cultural context. Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs also includes articles on Chinese beliefs, customs, arts and crafts, foods, agriculture and medicine.Originally published in 1941, this is the standard reference book, with over 400 illustrations to help clarify and define this ancient, complex culture.
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| Sjanger | Electronic books. . - Oppslagsverk : (uri)https://id.nb.no/vocabulary/ntsf/339. - Oppslagsverker (Form) : (NO-TrBIB)HUME01290. - Oppslagsverker
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| Dewey | 704.9460951 . - 709.51
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| ISBN | 9780804837040
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