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Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs : A Comprehensive Handbook on Symbolism in Chinese Art through the Ages.
Title:
Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs : A Comprehensive Handbook on Symbolism in Chinese Art through the Ages.
Author:
Williams, Charles Alfred Speed.
ISBN:
9781462903146
Edition:
2nd ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (379 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Introduction to the New Edition -- Introduction -- A -- Agriculture -- Alarm-staff -- Amber -- Amitabha -- Amusements -- Ânanda -- Ancestral Worship -- Ant -- Apple -- Apricot -- Architecture -- Astrology -- Astronomy -- Axe -- Azalea -- B -- Bamboo -- Bat -- Bear -- Beast of Greed -- Bee -- Begging-bowl -- Bell -- Birds and Beasts -- Birth -- Bodhi Tree -- Bó Gû Tú -- Books -- Brahma -- Bronze -- Broom -- Buddha's Hand -- Butterfly -- C -- Cangue -- Canopy -- Carpets -- Castanets -- Cat -- Cedrela -- Chain -- Charms -- Cherry -- Chinaware -- Chisel-knife -- Chrysanthemum -- Cicada -- Club -- Coins -- Colours -- Compass -- Conch-shell -- Conch-shell Trumpet -- Confucius -- Convolvulus -- Coral -- Costume -- Cotton -- Crane -- Cricket -- Cross-thunderbolt -- Crow -- Crown of Brahma -- Curios -- Cycle of Sixty -- D -- Dagger -- Dà Yû -- Death -- Deer -- Diamond Mace -- Diaper Patterns -- Dì Zàng -- Dog -- Donkey -- Door Gods -- Dove -- Dragon -- Dragon-fly -- Drum -- Drama -- Duck -- E -- Eight Diagrams -- Eight Immortals -- Eight Treasures -- Eighteen Lohan -- Elephant -- Elixir of Life -- Embroidery -- Enamelware -- F -- Falcon -- Fan -- Feng Shui -- Fire -- Fish -- Five Elements -- Five Poisons -- Five Viscera -- Flags -- Flowers -- Flute -- Fly-whisk -- Footprints of Buddha -- Four Heavenly Kings -- Four Treasures -- Fowl -- Fox -- Fú Yì -- G -- Gall-bladder -- Glow-worm -- Goad -- God of Fire -- God of Literature -- God of Longevity -- God of the Kitchen -- God of War -- God of Wealth -- Gold -- Gong -- Goose, Wild -- Gourd -- Grain Measure -- Grape -- H -- Hammer -- Hand -- Hare -- Heart -- Hemerocallis -- Horse -- Hundred Antiques -- I -- Idols -- Intestines -- Iron -- Islands of the Blest -- J -- Jade -- Jar -- Jasmine -- K -- Kidneys -- Kingfisher -- Kuan Yin -- L -- Lacquer -- Lamaism -- Laocius.

Lapis Lazuli -- Leopard -- Lion -- Liver -- Lotus -- Lozenge -- Lungs -- Lute -- M -- Mace -- Magnolia -- Magpie -- Maitreya Buddha -- Manjusri -- Marriage -- Medicine -- Mencius -- Mirrors -- Monkey -- Moon -- Mosquito -- Mulberry -- Musical Instruments -- Mystic Knot -- N -- Narcissus -- Nézhä -- Numbers -- O -- Oak -- Olea Fragrans -- Oleander -- Opium -- Orange -- Orchid -- Owl -- Ox -- P -- Pagoda -- Painting -- Palmtree -- Pán Gû -- Parrot -- Peach -- Peacock -- Pear -- Pearl -- Péng Niâo -- Peony -- Persimmon -- Pheasant -- Phoenix -- Pig -- Pike -- Pine -- Plant of Long Life -- Plantain -- Plum -- Pomegranate -- Praying-mantis -- Pû Xián -- Q -- Quail -- Queen of Heaven -- R -- Rat -- Reed-organ -- Rhinoceros Horns -- Rice -- Ring -- Rosary -- Rúyì -- S -- Scroll -- Seals -- Secret Societies -- Seven Appearances -- Shâkyamuni Buddha -- Sheep -- Shop-signs -- Shùn -- Silk -- Silver -- Skeleton Staff -- Skull-cup -- Snake -- Snare -- Spear -- Spiritualism -- Spleen -- Stars -- Stomach -- Stone -- Stone Chime -- Sü Shì -- Sun -- Swallow -- Swastika -- Sword -- T -- Tàijí -- Tea -- Ten Celestial Stems -- Thigh-bone Trumpet -- Three Great Beings -- Three Pure Ones -- Thunderbolt -- Thunderbolt-dagger -- Tiger -- Toad -- Tortoise -- Trees -- Trident -- Twelve Ornaments -- Twelve Terrestrial Branches -- U -- Umbrella -- Unicorn -- V -- Vase -- Vermicelli -- Vulture Peak -- W -- Water -- Water-pot -- Wéiqí -- Wéi Tuó -- Wheel of the Law -- Willow -- Wish-granting Gem -- Wolf -- Wood -- Written Characters -- X -- Xï Wáng Mû -- Y -- Yama -- Yïn and Yáng -- Index.
Abstract:
This fourth revised edition of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs, first published in Shanghai in 1941, features an introduction by Dr. Terence Barrow, has been completely reset and now uses the Pinyin pronunciation of Chinese names and words. The Eight Immortals, the five elements, the dragon and the phoenix, yin and yang—representations of these important cultural symbols are pervasive in Chinese literature, art and architecture. Without an understanding of their significance, much Chinese history, folklore and culture can't be fully appreciated. In this comprehensive handbook, C.A.S. Williams offers concise explanations—and over 400 illustrations—of these essential symbols and motifs. Arranged alphabetically for easy access, the book not only explains essential cultural symbols, accompanied by their Chinese characters, but also contains many articles on Chinese beliefs, customs, arts and crafts, food, agriculture, and medicine. This book has become a standard reference volume for students of China and Chinese culture. For those who are visiting China, Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs is an indispensable guide to the Middle Kingdom's artistic and architectural wonders. For the general reader, it is a valuable compendium of fascinating sinological lore.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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