Included in this book are 103 poems composed by contemporary foreign poets as well as their Chinese translations done by famous translators. A Chinese artist has spent nearly 20 years in wielding his brush to reproduce foreign poetry in traditional Chinese painting.
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China has been noted for its calligraphy that evolved from handwriting but has developed into an independent art genre that can be placed on a par with painting, music, dance, sculpture and literature. Beyond all doubt, the technique of calligraphy is very important,...
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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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The flower-and-bird painting embraces many different schools and a large number of accomplished painters came to the fore. It depicts a great variety of subjects, including flowers, plants, birds, beasts, vegetables, fruits, mountain rocks, and fish, to express the...
Child imagery has played an important role in China's traditional art of painting. The earliest depictions of children were found over 2,000 years ago. However, it is after more than a millennium that genre paintings featuring children had their heyday 1,000 years...
The traditional belle painting has a history of over 2,400 years. Belle painting met its heyday in the flourishing Tang Dynasty (618-907), and continued to prosper during the next dynasties. With the introduction of the technique of Western painting, the...
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY, which introduces the Westerner to a rich and mysterious world, is based on a classic compilation of the Chinese language done in the 18th Century, which determined that all the characters then in use were devised from 214 root pictographs or...
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...
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The first tai chi book exclusively for children ages 4 to 8. This book uses children's delight in imitating animals to teach the eight basic tai chi forms essential for health. Each exercise is accompanied by colorful artwork and photographs of the...
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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...
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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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