Snapshots of Chinese culture
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Author
Contributions
- Cai, Xinzhi, author - Contributor
Publication
2013 - Bridge21 Publications, Los Angeles, California
Language
English
Word Count
60,000 words, Guess
Page Count
240 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL44752953M
- ISBN-139781626430020
- ISBN-101626430020
- OCLC Control Number861648355
Classifications
- DDC306.0951
- LCCDS721 .Z4313 2013
Description
Over their long and colorful history, the Chinese people have produced a variety of fascinating and useful cultural artifacts and performance inventionsfrom the compass and paper money to tea ceremonies and wedding partiesthat have won the admiration of people around the world. They have improved living conditions for many who remain unaware of the Chinese origins of these innovations. This book's forty concise chapters serve as windows into a wide range of Chinese cultural traditions and practices. Some aspects of culture featured here include Chinese gardens, homes, and temples; calligraphy, chess, and clothing; paper cutting, seals, and musical instruments; martial arts and Peking Opera; and feng shui (auspicious design). Amply illustrated, with idiomatic phrases parsed throughout, the authors offer a road map to guide both the novice and "old hand" alike through the essential elements of Chinese culture.
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