The Four Treasures refers to the tools found in the studio of classical Chinese scholars, namely, the writing brush, the ink stone, the ink stick, and of course, paper. Much prized among collectors and contemporary scholars, these heirlooms are at the very...
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The nostalgic era of the 1920s and 1930s is reflected in all its glory in this compilation of calendar art, posters, cigarette advertisements, and display signs from the bygone days of a newly-emerging urban China. Increasingly influenced by a cosmopolitan...
This colorful bilingual book is an excellent resource to learn about Chinese culture, as well as the Chinese language. Full color pages, engaging activity sections such as coloring and puzzles, and text in English, Traditional Chinese characters and Pinyin make this...
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This selection of Dr Hu Shi's 12 works in English describes how certain phases of Chinese culture have changed, and how those changes have taken the particular course and form they have. Both the descriptions and the explanations are historical. The appendix provides...
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Detailed and up-to-date, the Atlas of China is organized by maps of administrative divisions and topography, supplemented with an index to place names. In the first category, two regions of strategic importance and great economic value are mapped, in addition to...
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Complete China map identifies dozens of cities in each province and shows geographical features, roads and railways. The map is in English and all the details are visible in full color.
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Many adventurous Chinese left great hardship behind in their native country to travel to North America to work in the gold mines, on the farms, and on the railroads of the burgeoning West. This fascinating account of their early contributions and the prejudice they...
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Spectacular new photographs fill this latest edition of, "China -- the Culture." Children will love looking at the pictures while learning about the ancient traditions and modern pastimes of China's 4000-year-old civilization.
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Stunning new photographs capture China's remarkably beautiful landscapes in this revised edition of, "China the Land." Updated information includes problems faced by Tibet, the gigantic Three Gorges Dam project, and the scars of the Cultural Revolution.
This book documents the history and development of the cheongsam, the close-fitting dress that was the most popular single garment worn by Chinese women during the twentieth century. The volume includes discussions of issues of manufacture, design, style, gender, and...
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Much has been written about China's contemporary art scene, but little attention has been paid to the complicated ways in which the Chinese and Western art traditions have influenced each other. Featuring many stunning reproductions of original artworks, this...
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Chinese hardwood furniture of the Ming dynasty is known the world over for its classical beauty and ingenious design. This beautifully illustrated introduction to Ming furniture opens with a short history of Chinese furniture styles; goes on to discuss the many...