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Origins of Chinese Auspicious Symbols

Author : Lim SK
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9813170263
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Origins of Chinese Auspicious Symbols written by Lim SK and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Talk about Chinese culture and images of dragon boats, lion dances, red packets and mandarin oranges readily come to mind. Their common thread is that they are all considered auspicious symbols by the Chinese. This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a journey of discovery of many others. Understanding the appeal of these symbols will help you to appreciate the arts and crafts displayed in Chinese homes and workplaces.

Origins of Chinese Auspicious Symbols (2012 Edition - EPUB)

Author : Lim SK
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9812299807
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Origins of Chinese Auspicious Symbols (2012 Edition - EPUB) written by Lim SK and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-08-31 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Talk about Chinese culture and images of dragon boats, lion dances, red packets and mandarin oranges readily come to mind. Their common thread is that they are all considered auspicious symbols by the Chinese. This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a journey of discovery of many others: * Animals: Phoenix, tortoise, tiger, bat, toad, spider, deer, elephant, horse, crane, carp, goldfish and others. * Plants: Pine, bamboo, plum peony, peach, orchid, chrysanthemum, pomegranate, gourd and others. * Objects: Treasure bowl, money tree, copper coin, ruyi, mirror, seal, Chinese knot and 'tower of wisdom'. * Home items: New year couplets, dumpling, glutinous rice ball, fish, chopsticks, longevity noodles and others. * Words: Happiness, wealth, longevity, Eight Immortals, combined characters, auspicious numbers and greetings. Understanding the appeal of these symbols will help you to appreciate the arts and crafts displayed in Chinese homes and workplaces.

Origins of Chinese Auspicious Symbols

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ISBN 13 : 9789812295484
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (954 download)

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Origins of Chinese Festivals (2018 Edition - PDF)

Author : Pei Ki Goh, Chunjiang Fu
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9811706980
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Origins of Chinese Festivals (2018 Edition - PDF) written by Pei Ki Goh, Chunjiang Fu and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scale and variety of Chinese festivals have never ceases to amaze observers. But what are the origins of these festivals and how do they reflect traditional values in a civilization with more than 5,000 years of history. The reader will be intrigued to learn that the festivals did not all originate at the same time. In fact , many have been evolved with the development of the Chinese civilization. The presentation of the stories about these tradition festivals in comics will help the reader to appreciate their celebrations through the ages.

Origins of Chinese Art and Craft (2012 Edition - EPUB)

Author : Li Xiaoxiang
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9812299793
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Origins of Chinese Art and Craft (2012 Edition - EPUB) written by Li Xiaoxiang and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever hard-working and resourceful, the Chinese have always explored various raw materials to provide for their daily necessities. In the process, they invented things of practical use (mirrors and umbrellas) and economic value (silk and porcelain). In fact, the porcelain became so well loved that Westerners decided to call the country that produced china 'China'! Today, China's great treasury also contains bronzeware, jade carving, embroidery, ornamental knots, paper cuttings, snuff bottles and face masks. Learn about these interesting details and more: * The Silk Route as well as the Pottery and Porcelain Route of old China. * The multitude of Chinese characters and idioms related to jade. * Bronze artefacts unearthed at Qin burial site.

Origins of Chinese Science & Technology

Author : Asiapac Editorial
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9813170352
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Book Synopsis Origins of Chinese Science & Technology by : Asiapac Editorial

Download or read book Origins of Chinese Science & Technology written by Asiapac Editorial and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examine and discover the intriguing legends and science underpinning the splendour of the ancient Chinese civilisation. Packed with information and vividly illustrated, this easy-to-read volume will greatly enhance your appreciation of Chinese science and technology.

Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art

Author : Terese Tse Bartholomew
Publisher : Asian Art Museum
ISBN 13 : 9780939117376
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (173 download)

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Book Synopsis Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art by : Terese Tse Bartholomew

Download or read book Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art written by Terese Tse Bartholomew and published by Asian Art Museum. This book was released on 2012-03-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With clear, readable explanations, this Chinese art history book provides a visual insight into the very rich history of Chinese sybbolism. Can decorative objects increase one's wealth, happiness, or longevity? Traditionally, many Chinese have believed that they could—provided they include the appropriate auspicious symbols. In Hidden meanings in Chinese Art Asian Art Museum Curator Terese Tse Bartholomew, culminating decades of research, has provided a thorough guide to such symbols. Auspicious symbols in Chinese art are often in the form of rebuses—visual puns. Because many words in Chinese share the same pronunciation, there is a wealth of opportunities for such punning, and over the centuries many rebuses have developed established meanings. Should one give a clock as a gift? Certainly not! "To give a clock" songzhong is a pun for "a last farewell," in other words, for attending a person who is on the edge o death. Why is a pot of philodendrons an appropriate gift for someone opening a new store or restaurant? In America the philodendron serves as a substitute for a Chinese plant named wannianqing, or "ten thousand years green." Such a gift expresses the wish that the business will flourish for ten thousand years. Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art brings a systematic approach to the cataloguing of such hidden meanings. Richly illustrated with photos of art objects and with many original illustrations by the author, and enhanced with extensive bilingual indexes and other supporting materials, this book is an essential reference for anyone interested in exploring Chinese art and culture.

Origins of Chinese Festivals (Rev)

Author : Goh Pei Ki
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9813170298
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Origins of Chinese Festivals (Rev) written by Goh Pei Ki and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book on the origins of the festivals and popular stories associated with them will help the reader to appreciate how the celebration of these festivals acted as a social glue in identifying and helping the Chinese stick together as a race throughout their long history and wherever they are found.

Origins of Chinese Food Culture (2012 Edition - EPUB)

Author : Fu Chunjiang
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 981229984X
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Origins of Chinese Food Culture (2012 Edition - EPUB) written by Fu Chunjiang and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Origins of Chinese Food Culture is the latest addition to Asiapac's collection of books on Chinese culture. This volume brings you through the origins, history, customs, and fascinating tales behind the intricate and perplexing labyrinth of customs and taboos, and the art and science of Chinese food culture. Did you know that: * Tables and chairs did not enter common usage until the Southern Song period? * Female chefs were once the rage in ancient China? * Zhuge Liang defeated his enemy with mantou? * Youtiao was also known as 'deep-fried ghost'? * Chopsticks were once reputed to detect poison? Read about all these and many other enthralling facts in this info-packed book. With this well-illustrated and easy-to-read volume, understanding Chinese culture has never been easier.

Pioneers of Singapore

Author : Lee Chin Lim
Publisher : ASIAPAC BOOKS
ISBN 13 : 9811706999
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Pioneers of Singapore written by Lee Chin Lim and published by ASIAPAC BOOKS. This book was released on 2024-05-10 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We always hear the names Raffles or Farquhar whenever we discuss Singapore’s early history. But what of the many other pioneers who were just as important? What are their stories? Accompanied by lively, charming illustrations, Pioneers of Singapore brings you the accounts of thirty-five key figures in Singapore’s colonial history. Some of them include: - Who broke up one of the biggest communal riots in Singapore? - Who founded the first hospital in Singapore that was built entirely without help from the government? - Who produced the first comprehensive map of Singapore and designed most of its early buildings? Read on as our forefathers come to life with the help of comic artist Alan Bay (Once Upon a Singapore… Traders)’s beautiful artwork, as the 2004 bestseller returns in an all-new coloured edition!

A Dream of Red Mansions

Author : Cao Xueqin
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9813170085
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book A Dream of Red Mansions written by Cao Xueqin and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the Four Main Classical Novels of China, A Dream of Red Mansions is the only novel to address the role of women in China’s history. This tragic romance is brought to life with the delicate penstrokes of local artist Seraphina Lum, in her debut graphic novel.

A Dream of Red Mansions (2012 Edition - EPUB)

Author : Asiapac Editorial
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9812299785
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book A Dream of Red Mansions (2012 Edition - EPUB) written by Asiapac Editorial and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named as one of the Four Main Classical Novels of China, A Dream of Red Mansions is the only novel to address the role of women in China's history. The tragic romance, set in the powerful Jia clan, has captivated readers for centuries. Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu are the protagonists of this story. An effeminate young man, Baoyu grew up in the company of the women in the Jia clan and does not fit into the traditional archetype of a strong, masculine patriarch. Though seemingly weak and fragile, Daiyu, Baoyu's cousin, embodies an unyielding independent streak in her attempt to find her place in the Rong Mansion. Despite their differences, these two characters find comfort and love in each other, united by their inability to fit into the expectations of feudal China. Framing their story are the other members of the household: Wang Xifeng, Baoyu's manipulative cousin-in-law; Baochai, another cousin of Baoyu's who is destined to marry him; and Jia Zheng, Baoyu's strict father. Witness the ways of an aristocratic family that takes their luxuries for granted, and find out that life in the Red Mansions is nothing more than an unsustainable dream!

Top Survival Tips (2011 Edition - EPUB)

Author : Lim SK
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9812299661
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Top Survival Tips (2011 Edition - EPUB) written by Lim SK and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dealt with an emergency? Do you know the correct ways to handle a crisis when no professional help is available? This book features 30 crisis situations, both indoors and outdoors, and shows you how to deal with them effectively. Also included are self-help tips such as preventing yourself from drowning when nobody is there to help, and averting mishaps such as terrorist attacks. You will also learn how to make early detection of health hazards such as heatstroke and poisoning. You may not be trained professionally, but with these survival tips, you will be able to render help, as well as save yourself and someone's life. Your family and friends will be amazed at how equipped, alert and intelligent you are!

Stories of Integrity (2011 Edition - EPUB)

Author : Zhou Zhaocheng
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9812296751
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Stories of Integrity (2011 Edition - EPUB) written by Zhou Zhaocheng and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrity embraces honesty and moral uprightness. It is the quality of a true leader, who walks the talk, whose words and actions are in harmony, and who keeps his promises. Ultimately, it is not the brilliant person who wins the respect of the people but the one who lives a life consistent with moral values and principles. Stories of Integrity features Chinese historical figures regarded as models of integrity because of their high moral standards. The historical era may be different, but the temptations are the same: the challenge of integrity over quick gains, bribes and a lavish lifestyle to upkeep a public front. The principle of integrity rests on the principle that ultimately, all secret deeds will be exposed: "Heaven knows, earth knows, you know, and I know."

A General History of Chinese Art

Author : Xifan Li
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110790912
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book A General History of Chinese Art written by Xifan Li and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume analyses the history of Chinese art during the time of the Ming Dynasty during which the various traditions of painting academies were developed further leading to new painting styles and schools. The volume also highlights the developments in music, crafts, porcelain, and architecture. A General History of Chinese Art comprises six volumes with a total of nine parts spanning from the Prehistoric Era until the 3rd year of Xuantong during the Qing Dynasty (1911). The work provides a comprehensive compilation of in-depth studies of the development of art throughout the subsequent reign of Chinese dynasties and explores the emergence of a wide range of artistic categories such as but not limited to music, dance, acrobatics, singing, story telling, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, architecture, and crafts. Unlike previous reference books, A General History of Chinese Art offers a broader overview of the notion of Chinese art by asserting a more diverse and less material understanding of arts, as has often been the case in Western scholarship.

Creation of the Gods (2011 Edition - EPUB)

Author : Asiapac Editorial
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9812299769
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Creation of the Gods (2011 Edition - EPUB) written by Asiapac Editorial and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-31 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creation of the Gods, a Chinese literary classic, ranks among great works such as The Three Kingdoms, Water Margin and Journey to the West. It relates the struggle between the forces of King Zhou, the despotic last ruler of the Shang Dynasty, and Jiang Ziya, the legendary commander and strategist who helped found the Zhou Dynasty in the 11th century BC. The ensuing battles were a spectacular drama featuring enlightened priests, immortals, spirits, demons, kings and generals. Astride exotic animals or soaring on clouds, the forces duelled with a formidable array of magic weapons that will captivate the reader from the beginning to the end. There is no better way to rediscover the saga of the infamous King Zhou and his vixen-concubine, and how they got their just desserts from the army of King Wu of the Zhou Dynasty.

The History of Chinese Ceramics

Author : Lili Fang
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811990948
Total Pages : 1184 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (119 download)

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Download or read book The History of Chinese Ceramics written by Lili Fang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 1184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adopting the perspective of anthropology of art and combining it with global academic insights, this book helps the readers to recognize that “history is, in great measure, the record of human activity which spreads from the local to the regional, from the regional to the global, and from the global to the universal.” Readers will learn that China was not only the first country to create porcelain, but also the first to export it to the world, both the products and its techniques. Therefore, the history of Chinese ceramics reflects the history of Chinese foreign trade on the one hand and depicts the expansion of Chinese ceramic techniques and cultures on the other. In addition to ceramics types, molds, decoration, and techniques, the book analyzes the spiritual impacts and aesthetic conceptions embodied in the utensils of daily use by the Chinese literati. Therefore, it reaches the conclusion that ideological systems and not technological systems are what bring about social revolutions. In addition, the book is richly illustrated with pictures of earthenware and finely glazed pieces from later periods.