Symbols Art And Language From The Land Of The Dragon

Author : Yibin Ni
Publisher : Watkins Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : China
ISBN : 1844838498

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Symbols, Art, and Language from the Land of the Dragon by Yibin Ni Pdf

Much more than a book about language, "100 Chinese Characters" interweaves history, culture and art to reveal one of the world's greatest civilizations. Chinese characters have developed over thousands of years, captivating as much with their artistic expressiveness as with their intriguing layers of meaning. In this book the text is accompanied with calligraphy and full-colour reproductions of Chinese brush paintings, calligraphic scrolls cermaics and textiles, whilst each entry explores the meaning behind the character and its significance in Chinese culture, from words such as dragon, mountain and heaven, to abstract concepts such as love, beauty and trust. Drawing on the latest scholarship, this silk-bound edition is both engaging and informative - language as an art form; art as language.

Author : Natalie Leon
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781786787866

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The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally by Natalie Leon Pdf

Written by Japanologist Natalie Leon, this beautiful guide unlocks the secrets of Japan's seasonal culture to help you relish the seasons wherever you are. Relish every day with the secrets of Japan’s seasonal culture In traditional Japanese culture, people eat, sleep and wear the seasons, from kimono motifs to petal-shaped sweets, and festivals dedicated to nature’s spectacular displays. This mindful celebration of nature leads to a deep awareness of the seasons, called kisetsukan. This book reveals the hidden depths of kisetsukan, and how its concepts can transform your life. Discover: Shun, eating what is fresh and bountiful. Preserve edible flowers to use in homemade sweets, or taste the spring with “seven herb” porridge. Mottainai, zero-waste living. Learn about boro boro, visible mending that honours the history of a cherished garment, or wrap gifts in sustainable, seasonal fabrics. Kadō, the Way of Flowers. Learn the rules of ikebana and arrange flowers according to the seasons, or throw a cherry blossom-viewing party. Momijigari, the ritual of leaf hunting. Explore local nature with “forest bathing”, or learn simple ways to bring the outside inside. This treasure trove of folktales, recipes and activities is an invitation to celebrate each day, for increased creativity, harmony and happiness.

Author : Marshall Cavendish Corporation
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : China
ISBN : 0761478752

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The New Cultural Atlas of China by Marshall Cavendish Corporation Pdf

A comprehensive and highly readable account of the world's oldest living civilization, exploring Chinese culture and society from the earliest times to the glories of the imperial age.

Author : Jun Zhou,Gail Taylor
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781527526167

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The Language of Color in China by Jun Zhou,Gail Taylor Pdf

This is the first book to explore color history in Asia. Color is a natural phenomenon and a fundamental element of the universe, and offers a medium to communicate with others globally. It is a language of signals, such as traffic lights, signs or symbols, and an essential part of society. Color attracts people’s attention and transmits important information. As such, color language denotes all of the activities of human history, and has been associated with changes in society, economic development, and dynasties replacing the old with the new. The book brings together many elements of Chinese history with reference to the topic of ‘color’ and has evolved from the authors’ respective interests in art and design, teaching and research, consultancy and publishing. The topic will be of increasing importance in the future as a consequence of China’s increasing influence in the sphere of global culture. For practitioners of art and design, the book will be a valuable resource; for the general public, interested in the development of Chinese aesthetics over the centuries, it will provide a new perspective complimentary to existing studies about art, design and the history of the region.

Author : Matthew Wilson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780500295748

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Symbols in Art by Matthew Wilson Pdf

Thoroughly user-friendly and covering a broad historical sweep, this book is a reference guide to fifty of the most frequently occurring symbols in global art history. Iconography, or the study of symbols—be they animals, artifacts, plants, geometric shapes, or gestures—is an essential aspect of interpreting art. One of the most consistent features of human society throughout time has been the use of visual symbols, which often act as substitutions for the written word, crossing dialects and borders and uniting understandings of the world through a shared language. Incorporating and analyzing a wealth of cultures, Symbols in Art serves as a reference guide to fifty of the most frequently occurring symbols in global art history from 2300 BCE to the present day, exploring their subtle implications and covert meanings. Entries devoted to specific symbols expose nuances of meaning and historical use, from easily identifiable symbols across the globe to those used to speak to specific cultural groups. This book exposes such intriguing correspondences as the symbolism of grapevines in a fifteenth-century painting by Giovanni Bellini compared to the images in Yinka Shonibare’s Last Supper. Complete with a user-friendly glossary of symbols and a well-selected array of illustrations, this book illuminates common and thought-provoking symbols in art across history and the globe, functioning as an indispensable tool for interpretation.

Author : John Vinycomb
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465552556

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Fictitious and Symbolic Creatures in Art With Special Reference to Their Use in British Heraldry by John Vinycomb Pdf

Author : Hilarie Cornwell,James Cornwell
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780819223456

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Saints, Signs, and Symbols by Hilarie Cornwell,James Cornwell Pdf

The arts.

Author : Margery Hourihan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134761777

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Deconstructing the Hero by Margery Hourihan Pdf

Childrens Literature is now a recognised area of study, mainly PG but also on undergraduate education courses. Makes literary theory accessible to teachers

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1837
Category : Electronic
ISBN : WISC:89012023826

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The Foreign Quarterly Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Angeline Boulley
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781250766571

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Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley Pdf

A PRINTZ MEDAL WINNER! A MORRIS AWARD WINNER! AN AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH LITERATURE AWARD YA HONOR BOOK! A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB YA PICK An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller Soon to be adapted at Netflix for TV with President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground. “One of this year's most buzzed about young adult novels.” —Good Morning America A TIME Magazine Best YA Book of All Time Selection Amazon's Best YA Book of 2021 So Far (June 2021) A 2021 Kids' Indie Next List Selection An Entertainment Weekly Most Anticipated Books of 2021 Selection A PopSugar Best March 2021 YA Book Selection With four starred reviews, Angeline Boulley's debut novel, Firekeeper's Daughter, is a groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community, perfect for readers of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange. Eighteen-year-old Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. She dreams of a fresh start at college, but when family tragedy strikes, Daunis puts her future on hold to look after her fragile mother. The only bright spot is meeting Jamie, the charming new recruit on her brother Levi’s hockey team. Yet even as Daunis falls for Jamie, she senses the dashing hockey star is hiding something. Everything comes to light when Daunis witnesses a shocking murder, thrusting her into an FBI investigation of a lethal new drug. Reluctantly, Daunis agrees to go undercover, drawing on her knowledge of chemistry and Ojibwe traditional medicine to track down the source. But the search for truth is more complicated than Daunis imagined, exposing secrets and old scars. At the same time, she grows concerned with an investigation that seems more focused on punishing the offenders than protecting the victims. Now, as the deceptions—and deaths—keep growing, Daunis must learn what it means to be a strong Anishinaabe kwe (Ojibwe woman) and how far she’ll go for her community, even if it tears apart the only world she’s ever known.

Author : Adrian Frutiger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UVA:X004260170

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Signs and Symbols by Adrian Frutiger Pdf

Discusses the elements of a sign, and looks at pictograms, alphabets, calligraphy, monograms, text type, numerical signs, symbols, and trademarks.

Author : Farrin Chwalkowski
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781443857284

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Symbols in Arts, Religion and Culture by Farrin Chwalkowski Pdf

We are a product of nature. Every single cell of our body is made of, and depends, on nature. Our inner soul is heavily influenced by nature. We feel sad if the sun is not shining for a few days, and feel pleasure when drawn to the wonder of flowers and uplifted by the song of birds. We came from nature; we are part of nature. In short, we are nature. Nature has been an intimate part of the human experience from the earliest times. Different religions and cultures, from all corners of the world, have honoured and worshipped nature in art, ritual and literature in their own unique ways. This book shows how we learn about our own human nature, our own sense of identity and how we fit into the larger scheme of life and spirit when we come to better understand how our human ancestors, through art, symbol and myth, expressed their relationship with the natural world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1382 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1843
Category : Bible
ISBN : UOM:39015074647986

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The English Version of the Polyglott Bible by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Electronic
ISBN : PRNC:32101076870748

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Scribner's Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Edward Livermore Burlingame,Robert Bridges,Alfred Sheppard Dashiell,Harlan Logan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : American periodicals
ISBN : UCD:31175003836940

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Scribner's Magazine by Edward Livermore Burlingame,Robert Bridges,Alfred Sheppard Dashiell,Harlan Logan Pdf