THE NEW CHINA

sendpoints

ISBN 10: 9887928305 / ISBN 13: 9789887928300

Published by Sendpoints, GB, 2018

Seller Inventory # LU-9789887928300

Synopsis:

Generally, it is believed that Chinese New Year pictures originated from Gate-God picture of Han dynasty, and the term “New Year picture” occurred during Qing dynasty. In the beginning, New Year pictures were only used to convey blessings. As time went by, this form of art has extended to reflect social and daily life of the new China after establishment in 1949. This book presents carefully-selected New Year pictures created from the 1950s to the 1990s, and categorizes them into the following chapters: portraits, celebration events, military affairs and national defense, International affairs, folk life, traditional festivals, national unity, and cultural education. The characteristic artistic approaches in these images will definitely provides readers with a unique reading experience.

About the Author: SendPoints is a China-based publisher of design books and magazines. Representing traditional and cutting edge designs from around the world, their publications range across art and culture, graphic and product design, fashion, exhibition, interior design and architecture.

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE NEW CHINA
Publisher: Sendpoints, GB
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Hardback
Condition: New