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

English Title: Chinese Fine Arts

Series: Celebrating Chinese Culture

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

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

Binding: softcover

Pages: 256

Shipping Weight: 460g

Size: 170mm x 240mm

Language: English

Publisher: Asiapac Books (亚太图书有限公司)

 

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)