Description: Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune: Discovering China Author: Zhu Wen, Liu Shenghui Title: Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune: Discovering China Publication: Shanghai Press, 2011 Description: Hardcover. New hardcover in a new dust jacket. Pages are clean and free of marks or underlining. (5.8 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches) Includes high-quality photos. 144 pp.Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. New. This fascinating and readable book is an exploration of Chinese culture as it appears in art.Chinese porcelains decorated with peaches and ats…textiles boldly printed with a phoenix and peony pattern…furniture carved with dragons amid the coulds…These popular patterns are beautiful and eye-catching—but what do these art symbols mean? Each expresses a wish for fortune, whether that represents prosperity, health, luck or happiness.In China, decorating with auspicious patterns dates back thousands of years, and remains popular today. It has strong ties with tradition, and provides insight into Chinese philosophies about nature, religion, morality and government. Symbols invoking fortune appear in a wide range of media, from porcelains to furniture to architectural decoration, among many others.This Chinese art book examines traditional auspicious patterns featuring animals, plants, figures, objects and symbols, as well as those that combine motifs from different categories. You will discover how to decode this intricate world of Chinese symbolism by exploring the history, meaning and use of many common patterns. In fact, learning this "visual language" will provide a new level of appreciation not only for China's remarkable decorative arts but also its profound traditional culture. Seller ID: 202097 Subject: Art, Asia The Anthropologists Closet offers a wide variety of non-fiction academic books that are hard to find. We have been in business since 2014. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Zhu Wen, Liu Shenghui
Publisher: Shanghai Press
Year Printed: 2011
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
