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  • 1
    UID:
    b3kat_BV036887292
    Format: 288 S. , zahlr. Ill. , 29 cm
    Edition: 1. ed.
    ISBN: 9780804838641 , 9780804843164
    Note: Includes bibliographical references p. 266-269 and index
    Language: English
    Subjects: Art History
    RVK:
    Keywords: China ; Kunst ; Motiv ; China ; Kunst ; Symbol ; Bildband ; Bildband
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  • 2
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    North Clarendon, VT : Tuttle Publishing
    UID:
    gbv_788200968
    Format: 1 Online-Ressource (291 Seiten) , Illustrationen
    Edition: First edition
    ISBN: 9781462906895
    Content: 〈DIV〉〈I〉Chinese Art〈/I〉 is a guide to the meanings behind the hundreds of common motifs and symbols found in all forms of Chinese art. A thorough examination of the diverse usage of natural symbols, colors, numbers, inanimate items and personages, 〈I〉Chinese Art〈/I〉 communicates the deeper messages to be found in Chinese decorative art. It is an excellent reference for collectors, museum-goers and students of Chinese art, culture and history.〈/div〉
    Note: Description based upon print version of record , Cover; Copyright; Notes on Transliteration; Preface and Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; PART I: SYMBOLS FROM NATURE; Chapter 1: Flowers and Plants; Apricot Blossoms; Artemisia Leaf; Bamboo; Banana; Bindweed; Calamus; Camellia; Cassia; Chrysanthemum; Crab Apple Blossoms; Cyprus; Day Lily; Flag Root; Flowering Plum; Fragrant Plantain Lily; Hibiscus; Iris; Lily; Lotus; Magnolia; Maple; Marigold; Mugwort; Nandina; Narcissus; Orchid; Peach Blossoms; Peony; Pine; Plantain; Prunus; Quince; Reeds; Roots; Sacred or Japanese Lily; Sweet Flag; Sweet Olive; Vine; Willow; Wintersweet; Wisteria , Chapter 2: Fruits, Vegetables, Kernels, and SeedsApple; Bran; Cabbage; Calabash or Bottle Gourd; Cherry; Chestnut; Chinese Date; Citron; Corn; Cucumber; Eggplant; Fungus; Gourd; Grain; Grapes and Grapevines; Jujube; Kumquat; Longan; Lotus Root; Lotus Seed; Lychee; Melon; Millet; Mushroom; Onion; Orange; Peach; Pear; Persimmon; Pineapple; Pomegranate; Pomelo; Pumpkin; Radish; Rice; Sweet Potato; Turnip; Wheat; Chapter 3: Minerals; Agate; Amber; Cinnabar; Coral; Crystal; Gold Ingots; Jade; Pearls; Rocks and Stones; Silver; Chapter 4: Real and Imaginary Birds; Asian Paradise Flycatcher , Chinese BulbulCock and Cockerel; Crane; Crow; Dove; Duck; Eagle; Egret; Falcon; Goose; Hawk; Hen; Heron; Kingfisher; Magpie; Mandarin Duck; Oriole; Owl; Peacock; Pheasant; Phoenix; Pigeon; Quail; Raven; Roc; Rooster; Sparrow; Starling; Stork; Swallow; Swan; Chapter 5: Insects, Reptiles, Fish, and Amphibians; Ant; Bee; Butterfly; Carp; Catfish; Centipede; Cicada; Crab; Cricket; Dragonfly; Fish; Five Poisonous Creatures; Frog; Goldfish; Katydid; Lizard; Mudfish; Scorpion; Shrimp; Snake; Spider; Toad; Tortoise; Viper; Wasp; Chapter 6: Real and Imaginary Animals; Ape; Ass; Badger; Báizé; Bat , BearCamel; Cat; Deer; Dog; Donkey; Dragon; Earth Spirit; Elephant; Fox; Goat; Hare; Horse; Jiǎoduān; Kirtimukha; Leopard; Lion; Makara; Monkey; Mouse; Ox; Panther; Pig; Qílín; Rabbit; Rat; Rhinoceros; Sheep; Squirrel; Tāotiè; Tiger; Tomb Guardian; Water Buffalo; Wolf; Xièzhì; PART II: MORTALS AND RELIGIOUS BEINGS; Chapter 7: Children; Boy riding an ox; Older male child (or adolescent) digging for bamboo shoots in the snow; Boy standing on one foot; Boy with fl aming wheel feet; Pair of children with a rabbit; Pair of young boys holding a lotus and box; Four male children forming a square , Five male childrenYoung boys playing; Young boys with a broken water jar; 100 children; Chapter 8: Single Male Figures; God of Longevity; God of Rank and Emolument; God of Good Fortune and Blessings; God of War; God of Examinations; God of Wealth; God of Fire; Young male with a toad; Muscular male with a bat; Male with a bow and arrows; Male fleeing with a peach; Male dressed in judge's robes seated on a throne; Male with a long black beard bearing two axes; Male holding a piece of wood or a birdcage; Reclining male holding a wine cup; Male sitting or walking under five willows , Male with a snake body or holding carpentry tools
    Additional Edition: ISBN 9780804838641
    Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Chinese art Tokyo : Tuttle Pub., 2008 ISBN 9780804843164
    Additional Edition: ISBN 9780804838641
    Language: English
    Keywords: Electronic books
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