00000nam a2200000 i 4500 UP-99849408841410067 Buklod 20230313150956.0 t rm |||| ud ta 230313t20061974ja r |||1 u|eng d 9780804850070 FA-7035 Golden Books Services Inc. P1,750.00 DCFA rda eng DMLUC GR 335 W53 2006 C.A.S. Williams author (Charles Alfred Speed) Chinese symbolism & art motifs a comprehensive handbook on symbolism in Chinese art through the ages C.A.S. Williams ; with an introduction by Terence Barrow. Fourth revised edition. Tokyo Tuttle Publishing [2006] ©1974 448 pages illustrations 23 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Includes index. 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 fully appreciated. C.A.S. Williams offers concise explanations of these essential symbols and motifs. Arranged alphabetically for easy access, the book not only explains essential cultural symbols, accompanied by their Chinese characters, but also contains many articles on Chinese beliefs, customs, arts and crafts, food, agriculture, and medicine. Folklore China. Symbolism in art. China Social life and customs. Barrow, Terence contributor. FO UPD DCFA GR 335 W53 2006 Book