Chinese symbolism & art motifs a comprehensive handbook on symbolism in Chinese art through the ages

The Eight Immortals, the five elements, the dragon and the phoenix, yin and yang - presentations of these important cultural symbols are pervasive in Chinese literature, art, and architecture and without an understanding of their significance, much Chinese history, folklore, and culture cannot be fu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: C.A.S. Williams (Author)
Other Authors: Barrow, Terence (Contributor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Tokyo Tuttle Publishing [2006]
Edition:Fourth revised edition.
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