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082 0 4 _a704.946
100 1 _aWilliams, Charles Alfred Speed.
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245 1 0 _aChinese symbolism and art motifs :
_ba comprehensive handbook on symbolism in chinese art through the ages /
_cCharles Alfred Speed Williams.
250 _a4th Revised ed.
260 _aTokyo :
_bTuttle Publishing,
_c2006.
300 _a448 p. :
_bill. ;
_c23 cm.
520 _aGain 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.
650 1 0 _aFolklore
_xManners and customs
_zChina
_92917
650 1 0 _aArt
_xSymbolism
_92918
650 1 0 _aSymbolism in folklore
_92919
856 4 0 _3Amazon.com
_uhttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/080483704X/chopaconline-20
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_k704.946 WIL 2006
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