Symbols, Art, and Language from the Land of the Dragon: The Cultural History of 100 Chinese Characters

Yibin, Ni

ISBN 10: 1844838498 / ISBN 13: 9781844838493

Published by Duncan Baird, 2009

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2009 oversize hardcover 1st ediiton 1st printing in red linen with full number line, mylar dustwrapper, and silver ribbon bookmark. A little denting on dustwrapper, book itself is fine . Oversize book - extra shipping charges will apply for international and priority orders as this will not fit into a flat rate envelope. Seller Inventory # ABE-1638988780116

Bibliographic Details

Title: Symbols, Art, and Language from the Land of ...

Publisher: Duncan Baird

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition.

About this title

Synopsis:

Chinese characters captivate as much with their artistic expressiveness as with their fascinating layers of meaning: they are written reflections of a unique and beguiling culture. Drawing upon the latest scholarship, this book gathers 100 of the most significant sinographs, placing them within their historical, artistic, and cultural contexts. Each word is traced through the ages, from picture drawings to multifaceted modern characters, and every entry explores the characters’ significance in Chinese culture, from words such as dragon, phoenix, mountain, and heaven to abstract concepts of love, truth, wisdom, and luck. Superb calligraphy accompanies the text?often shown full-page for impact?along with lavish reproductions of Chinese brush paintings, scrolls, ceramics, and textiles.

About the Authors:

Ni Yibin is a former Assistant Professor of Chinese Art and Culture at the National University of Singapore. He is now a freelance writer and journalist who has contributed to numerous publications, including The Seventy Wonders of China and China (Duncan Baird, 2005).

Ni Yibin, a former Assistant Professor of Chinese Art and Culture at the National University of Singapore, is now a freelance writer and journalist. An expert in chinese iconography, he has contributed to numerous publications including China (DBP, 2005).