Chinese Fine Arts [Celebrating Chinese Culture]. ISBN: 978-981-229-644-3, 9789812296443

Englischer Titel: Chinese Fine Arts

Serie: Celebrating Chinese Culture

ISBN-10: 981-229-644-1, 9812296441

ISBN-13: 978-981-229-644-3, 9789812296443

Ausgabe: Softcover

Seitenanzahl: 256

Versandgewicht: 460g

Format: 170mm x 240mm

Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Asiapac Books (亚太图书有限公司)

 

Die Buchserie Celebrating Chinese Culture besteht aus verschiedenen Titeln, die innerhalb ihres Themenkomplexes jeweils ein Einzelthema auf einer Doppelseite anschaulich erklären. Das leicht zu lesende Format beruht laut der Herausgeberin Lim Li Kok auf dem weltweit wohl erfolgreichsten Format, um anschaulich Themenkomplexe zu erklären. So erscheint der Haupttext auf einer Doppelseite innen auf einer Breite von zwei Drittel. Außen links oben steht jeweils eine kurze Einleitung, die in das Themengebiet einführt, außen rechts unten stehen weitergehende Inormationen, jeweils flankiert von Bildern und Illustrationen.   

 

In this volume, Chinese Fine Arts, we take you to a distinguished gallery featuring Chinese fine arts developed over thousands of years. Chinese calligraphy, painting, music, dance, theatre and sculpture are the different mediums used by uninhibited artists to convey both the beautiful and grotesque of Chinese society. From the works of art compiled in this book, you can learn about China’s interactions with her neighbours, political tussles in the Imperial Court and the psyche of the ordinary folk.

 

Did you know the history behind these Chinese fine arts?

* The discipline and artistic styles of Chinese calligraphy.

* The philosophy and alluring charm of ink painting.

* The deep and lasting messages in Chinese opera, music and dance.

 

Asiapac Books (Singapore) and Foreign Languages Press (Beijing) have collaborated to bring you this comprehensive coverage of various facets of the Chinese society so you can appreciate all things Chinese. Come, let’s celebrate!

 

Celebrate Chinese Culture Series

Celebrate Chinese Culture is an epic series of books about the different facets of Chinese heritage throughout history. China’s modernity cannot be fully understood without looking into its glorious past of milestones in scientific inventions, political exploits and artistic distinction. This series will provide the reader with an insight into one of the world’s magnificent civilizations.

 

"The book series is the embodiment of the painstaking efforts of many distinguished scholars and translators. It is a much needed work that encompasses the 5000 years of Chinese civilization and achievements, and is presented is such a way that one can consult the series for a comprehensive view of China's past." Prof. Lee Cheuk Yin (Department of Chinese Studies, National University os Singapore)