Outlines of Chinese symbolism and art motives

This standard reference, long familiar to students of Chinese culture, emphasizes the historical, legendary, or supernatural persons, animals, and objects as symbols in art and literature (of Japan and Korea, as well as of China): including Lao Tzu, the phoenix, the Eight Immortals, the Twelve Ornaments. Among the subjects covered are chapters on Chinese customs and observances, agriculture, medicine, astrology, costume, drama, arts and crafts, folk beliefs, natural history, and music.

שנה

1976

שפה

English

הוצאה

Dover Publications

מהדורות

1

עמודים

472

ISBN

9780486233727

מקור הנתונים: Wikidata