Origins of Chinese Auspicious Symbols
Title | Origins of Chinese Auspicious Symbols PDF eBook |
Author | Lim SK |
Publisher | Asiapac Books Pte Ltd |
Pages | 160 |
Release | |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9813170263 |
Talk about Chinese culture and images of dragon boats, lion dances, red packets and mandarin oranges readily come to mind. Their common thread is that they are all considered auspicious symbols by the Chinese. This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a journey of discovery of many others. Understanding the appeal of these symbols will help you to appreciate the arts and crafts displayed in Chinese homes and workplaces.
Origins of Chinese Auspicious Symbols
Title | Origins of Chinese Auspicious Symbols PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 151 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | China |
ISBN | 9789812295484 |
Origins of Chinese Auspicious Symbols (2012 Edition - EPUB)
Title | Origins of Chinese Auspicious Symbols (2012 Edition - EPUB) PDF eBook |
Author | Lim SK |
Publisher | Asiapac Books Pte Ltd |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2018-08-31 |
Genre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | 9812299807 |
Talk about Chinese culture and images of dragon boats, lion dances, red packets and mandarin oranges readily come to mind. Their common thread is that they are all considered auspicious symbols by the Chinese. This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a journey of discovery of many others: * Animals: Phoenix, tortoise, tiger, bat, toad, spider, deer, elephant, horse, crane, carp, goldfish and others. * Plants: Pine, bamboo, plum peony, peach, orchid, chrysanthemum, pomegranate, gourd and others. * Objects: Treasure bowl, money tree, copper coin, ruyi, mirror, seal, Chinese knot and 'tower of wisdom'. * Home items: New year couplets, dumpling, glutinous rice ball, fish, chopsticks, longevity noodles and others. * Words: Happiness, wealth, longevity, Eight Immortals, combined characters, auspicious numbers and greetings. Understanding the appeal of these symbols will help you to appreciate the arts and crafts displayed in Chinese homes and workplaces.
Chinese Symbols and Superstitions
Title | Chinese Symbols and Superstitions PDF eBook |
Author | Harry T. Morgan |
Publisher | |
Pages | 202 |
Release | 2013-10 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781258847869 |
This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.
Dictionary of Chinese Symbols
Title | Dictionary of Chinese Symbols PDF eBook |
Author | Wolfram Eberhard |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 418 |
Release | 2006-12-05 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1134988656 |
This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. `An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ... the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ... a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post
Origins of Chinese Festivals (2018 Edition - PDF)
Title | Origins of Chinese Festivals (2018 Edition - PDF) PDF eBook |
Author | Pei Ki Goh, Chunjiang Fu |
Publisher | Asiapac Books Pte Ltd |
Pages | 162 |
Release | |
Genre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | 9811706980 |
The scale and variety of Chinese festivals have never ceases to amaze observers. But what are the origins of these festivals and how do they reflect traditional values in a civilization with more than 5,000 years of history. The reader will be intrigued to learn that the festivals did not all originate at the same time. In fact , many have been evolved with the development of the Chinese civilization. The presentation of the stories about these tradition festivals in comics will help the reader to appreciate their celebrations through the ages.
Origins of Chinese Festivals (Rev)
Title | Origins of Chinese Festivals (Rev) PDF eBook |
Author | Goh Pei Ki |
Publisher | Asiapac Books Pte Ltd |
Pages | 175 |
Release | |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9813170298 |
This book on the origins of the festivals and popular stories associated with them will help the reader to appreciate how the celebration of these festivals acted as a social glue in identifying and helping the Chinese stick together as a race throughout their long history and wherever they are found.