This beautiful book provides a straightforward introduction to the origin, forms and development of Chinese calligraphy, including the various kinds of calligraphy styles and principles. The author focuses on introducing representative calligraphers from the four...
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Now you can knit your child a sweater incorporating a Chinese zodiac pattern. This kit includes complete patterns for each of the 12 zodiac animals. Use them to create special sweaters, Christmas stockings, bags, or anything your imagination can create.
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China has a rich, artistic tradition extending back thousands of years. Art and Architecture of China surveys the art treasures of this vibrant civilization, from ancient and imperial China to today's People's Republic. The arts of each era are interpreted in...
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This indispensable guide gives beginners and enthusiasts a first-hand look into the game that will enable beginners to play within an hour's read, and enthusiasts to develop strategy and tailor their game to win in any situation. Offering a clear and concise...
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Put on your thinking cap and treat yourself to a collection of rebus puzzles that ask you to combine words, pictures, and letters to produce an answer. The clever riddles will have you puzzling over images of a dotted lion, the U.S. Mint, a panda chomping on dollar...
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The creators of Chinese folk art are mostly women and they come from the working class of China's rural areas. The presence of Chinese folk art is evident in everyday food, clothing, shelter, transportation, traditional festivals, ceremonies and rituals, and in...
In the Chinese way of describing the necessities of life, clothing ranks at the top of "garments, food, shelter, and means of travel." In this country, with a long history of garments and ornaments, clothing plays an important part in ancient mythology, history...
Chinese architecture is one of the most varied architectures in the world. Stretching all the way back to 5000 years ago, it has evolved over the years to incorporate the vast influences of the various people who have impacted Chinese society. A great introduction to...
The Great Mahjong Book is the perfect resource for the beginning or experienced mahjong player. This comprehensive book covers the entire history of mahjong as it spread around the globe, the equipment and accessories used in the game, the basic rules, how and...
For more than a thousand years, a traditional Chinese style of art-brush painting-has been used to make pictures that are more than just pictures. Step by step, this book shows you how fun it can be to paint in the traditional Chinese way. Once you learn the basic...
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Chinese paper-cutting has a long history. As early as the period of the Emperor Wu-Di of the Han Dynasty over 2,100 years ago, records show that someone made a paper-cut of the image of Li Furen, the late favorite concubine of Emperor Wu Di, so as to comfort him in...