Chinese Motifs Of Good Fortune

Author : Karla J. Nielson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007-07-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780471606406

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Interior Textiles by Karla J. Nielson Pdf

When it comes to both the technical and aesthetic considerations of using textiles in interior design, this book gives working professionals what they need to know. You'll receive expert guidance to the process of textile specifications, selection, installation and maintenance, as well as an understanding of the properties of fabric types and a historical context of styles. Sustainable design and code issues are also considered. More than 500 illustrations and photographs elucidate key ideas. This survey of textiles for interior design is divided into three main parts: Fabrics: The interior design textile industry and marketplace. A study of fibers, yarns, constructions, and finishes. Codes and "green" design. Applications: Textile specifications and coordination of upholstery and wall coverings, window treatments, linens and accessories, and rugs and carpeting. Period Style: Oriental styles, Renaissance and Formal styles, Medieval, Colonial, Country and Provence styles, Regional and Ethnic styles, and Modern styles. Order your copy today!

Author : Zhu Wen
Publisher : Shanghai Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1602201196

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Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune by Zhu Wen Pdf

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.

Author : Lillian Too
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Feng shui
ISBN : 076072184X

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Lillian Too's Practical Feng Shui Symbols of Good Fortune by Lillian Too Pdf

Author : Wolfram Eberhard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134988648

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Dictionary of Chinese Symbols by Wolfram Eberhard Pdf

This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. `An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ... the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ... a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post

Author : Lillian Too
Publisher : HarperElement
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1862047952

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Lillian Too's Practical Feng Shui Symbols of Good Fortune by Lillian Too Pdf

This comprehensive and practical handbook describes the origins and meanings of the Feng Shui symbols of good fortune. It also contains helpful advice and tips on how to use the following symbols to bring luck and prosperity into many aspects of your life.

Author : Vivien Sung
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781452141473

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Five-Fold Happiness by Vivien Sung Pdf

Surround yourself with lucky objects, the Chinese believe, and good fortune will come to you. In word and image, this exquisite book explores the bounteous meanings of the five-fold symbols of happiness: luck, prosperity, longevity, happiness, and wealth. Drenched in color and lavishly illustrated from ancient and modern sources, Five-Fold Happiness interweaves both Chinese and English text. Peaches, the number eight, the imperial color of gold, a cat with one paw beckoning, or the dragon dance—here are some of the familiar images now revealed in their rich significance. Whether readers choose to embrace these symbols in their everyday lives or simply enjoy them on these glorious pages, Five-Fold Happiness is altogether auspicious.

Author : Patricia Bjaaland Welch
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-19
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781462906895

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Chinese Art by Patricia Bjaaland Welch Pdf

With over 630 striking color photos and illustrations this Chinese art guide focuses on the rich tapestry of symbolism which makes up the basis of traditional Chinese art. Chinese Art: A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery includes detailed commentary and historical background information for the images that continuously reappear in the arts of China, including specific plants and animals, religious beings, mortals and inanimate objects. The book thoroughly illuminates the origins, common usages and diverse applications of popular Chinese symbols in a tone that is both engaging and authoritative. Chinese Art: A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery is an essential reference for collectors, museum-goers, guides, students and anyone else with a serious interest in the culture and history of China.

Author : Lili Fang
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780521186483

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Chinese Ceramics by Lili Fang Pdf

Throughout China's long history ceramic products have been very much a part of people's lives. This book takes the reader through the rich history of Chinese ceramics, from primitive pottery to the delicate porcelain for which China is famed, complemented by full color illustrations throughout.

Author : Karen Mazurkewich
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-14
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781462906925

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Chinese Furniture by Karen Mazurkewich Pdf

The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.

Author : Kathleen Davidson,Molly Duggins
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781501352805

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Sea Currents in Nineteenth-Century Art, Science and Culture by Kathleen Davidson,Molly Duggins Pdf

How did scientists, artists, designers, manufacturers and amateur enthusiasts experience and value the sea and its products? Examining the commoditization of the ocean world during the nineteenth century, this book demonstrates how the transaction of oceanic objects inspired a multifaceted material discourse stemming from scientific exploration, colonial expansion, industrialization, and the rise of middle-class leisure. From the seashore to the seabed, marine organisms and environments, made tangible through processing and representational technologies, captivated practitioners and audiences. Combining essays and case studies by scholars, curators, and scientists, Sea Currents investigates the collecting and display, illustration and ornamentation, and trade and consumption of marine flora and fauna, analysing their material, aesthetic and commercial dimensions. Traversing global art history, the history of science, empire studies, anthropology, ecocriticism and material culture, this book surveys the currency of marine matter embedded in the economies and ecologies of a modernizing ocean world.

Author : Beijing Foreign Language Press
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789812296429

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Chinese Auspicious Culture by Beijing Foreign Language Press Pdf

In this volume, Chinese Auspicious Culture, we examine how Chinese folk customs have evolved over the centuries to become a natural science that includes a combination of multidisciplinary thoughts such as philosophy, geography, zoology, architecture and psychology. All these are elements of Chinese auspicious culture, which has been practised by the Chinese for fortune, prosperity and longevity. In order to survive in a world beset with calamities, the ancient Chinese had developed a variety of taboos and customs that must be observed, and they remain the guidelines for the people today.

Author : Robyn Maxwell
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781462906987

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Textiles of Southeast Asia by Robyn Maxwell Pdf

Textiles provide a visual history of a country's culture and crafting traditions in a way few other things can accomplish. In Textiles of Southeast Asia, Dr. Robyn Maxwell provides the definitive work on Southeast Asian textiles. Traditional textiles are one of the most widely collected and important categories of Southeast Asian art. Using an extensive range of locally produced raw materials and an astonishing array of techniques—including applique, weaving, batik and embroidery—the textiles of Southeast Asia are astonishing in their versatility and originality. Textiles are used to fashion everything from everyday clothing to sacred and ceremonial costumes, shrouds and wrapping cloths, hangings, banners and ritual regalia—all of which are represented and explained in Textiles of Southeast Asia. This authoritative text focuses on the changing relationship between indigenous Southeast Asian traditions and the outside influences continuing to be brought to the area, which change the nature of the region's textile traditions. This book considers the various ways Southeast Asian textile artisans reacted over the centuries to the steady stream of new and powerful ideas and raw materials arriving from India, China, the Islamic world and Europe. A detailed and definitive resource, Textiles of Southeast Asia is a welcome addition to the field of textiles.

Author : Graham Leslie McCallum
Publisher : B T Batsford Limited
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : 1906388636

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400 Chinese Motifs by Graham Leslie McCallum Pdf

A handy motif book with 400 Chinese-style motifs, which is one of the most popular styles for all kinds of creative work. The motifs cover Chinese animals, from pandas to dragons, Chinese flowers, with lotus leaves and jasmine and Asian trees, plus Chinese patterns that range from the simple to the elaborately exotic. The stunning hand-drawn motifs - which are all included on the accompanying CD - are ideal for all those working creatively. Whether you are a quilter, embroiderer, woodworker, designer or general crafter, there is a motif for you here. Stunning hand-drawn motifs for all crafters and all designers An accompanying CD to maximize your use of the images Includes motifs of trees, flowers, animals, birds and patterns

Author : Jill Henry
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738772165

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Well-Being by Jill Henry Pdf

Use the abundant energy of the universe for optimal health and well-being. This extensively updated and revised version of Energy Sourcebook provides dozens of exercises and activities to help you engage with the energy inside and around you, not just study it. Jill Henry takes you on an in-depth exploration of meditation, feng shui, chakra work, and the five elements. You'll even learn how the energy of beliefs impacts your life. This book presents a wide variety of ways to use energy work for well-being and transformation. Determine your mind-body type with a polarity energy self-assessment. Discover how to use relaxation as a catalyst for positive change and apply universal laws to help resolve problems. From releasing energy blocks to balancing the energy of your environment, Well-Being is a highly effective resource for energy work.

Author : Margaret Shepherd
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780823082308

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Learn World Calligraphy by Margaret Shepherd Pdf

Learn World Calligraphy has something for everyone. Whether you want scholarly insight, artistic inspiration, classroom projects, or a theme for your next party, this comprehensive, unparalleled full-color book will guide you on a virtual trip around the globe. Covering nearly all of the world’s writing systems—from African to Arabic, Chinese to Greek, Hebrew to Russian, and beyond—Learn World Calligraphy offers a unique glimpse of scripts worldwide and the calligraphers who write them. Lushly illustrated with gorgeous examples of both historical and modern calligraphic designs, this book is filled with practical instruction for how key aspects of each exotic script can be applied to the English alphabet, generating calligraphic hybrids with a distinctly foreign flair. Like a new cuisine that you can’t wait to cook at home, the scripts you meet in this book are sure to infuse your own calligraphy with the flavor of abroad. Bon voyage!