How to Select Calligraphy and Paintings provides all of the information you need to choose and buy Chinese calligraphy and paintings in China with confidence. One in a series of five titles, this book explains clearly and simply what to look for, where and how to...
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China's National Treasures includes three books, Jades of Ancient China, Porcelain of Ancient China and Snuff Bottles in the Qing Dynasty. Among the numerous forms of cultural heritage exhibited in Chinese history, jade carving is definitely a unique art style....
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A source of fascination to the West, China's renowned art objects and traditional manufactured products have long been sought by collectors. Things Chinese presents sixty (60) distinctive items that are typical of Chinese culture and together present a window onto...
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Bamboo has been used for thousands of years in China. With its many tributes and strengths, bamboo was blended into China's Confucian, Buddhist and Taoist thinking to give birth to a uniquely Chinese cultural phenomenon that has since spread far and wide. This...
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The art of clay figure modeling in China boasts a long history that dates back to the Neolithic Age （about4,000 to 10,000 years B.P.）For instance, some pottery pigs and sheep have been discovered at the 6,000to7,000-year-old Hemudu site in Zhejiang...
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Chinese calligraphy is an ancient art form that utilizes Chinese characters as a vehicle to communicate the emotional and aesthetical world of the artist. The 192 pieces of Chinese calligraphy featured in this book are the most famous representatives carefully...
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Kite-flying is an age-old tradition in China. Its history can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) and the Warring States Period (475-221) when Moxi and Lu Ban, according to historical records, made a wooden kite respectively. Famous...
My name is Mimi, I'm eight years old, and I'm learning calligraphy! A fun and engaging way to learn, My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy is an excellent introduction to China and one of China's most recognizable arts for young people. Join Mimi as she takes the...
This is the first problem book in English to cover the entire game of Go by illustrating the nuances of the opening (fuseki), middle (chuban) and endgame (yose). Also included are chapters on clever moves (tesuji), life and death (shikatsu), how to win corner...
A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg is the only book available which is specifically geared toward American mah jongg and follows the official National Mah Jongg League rules. Offering first-time players an easy-to-follow guide to this complex game, A Beginner's...
Wushu, the Chinese martial art form known as Kungfu in the West, is a valuable cultural heritage of Chinese people and contribution to human civilization. Wushu, often used in the form of combat, consists of several different kinds of movements. The Chinese people’s...
As the essence of cultural spirit and the records of social life in different periods, the Chinese sculpture vividly depicts the Chinese history. This book follows the historical development of Chinese sculpture, selects representative works in various historical...
