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Chinese Art A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery


Free Download Chinese Art: A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery By Patricia Bjaaland Welch
2008 | 290 Pages | ISBN: 080483864X | EPUB | 42 MB
Chinese Art 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, Chinese Art 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.

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Chinese symbolism and art motifs a comprehensive handbook on symbolism in Chinese art through the ages


Free Download Chinese symbolism and art motifs : a comprehensive handbook on symbolism in Chinese art through the ages By Williams, Charles Alfred Speed
2006 | 448 Pages | ISBN: 080483704X | EPUB | 21 MB
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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