Product Information
This work catalogues hundreds of symbols in Chinese artistry, and describes each of their meanings. It explains why a depiction of a bat can mean happiness, and why some beautiful images, such as sparrows and pears, are rarely seen.Product Identifiers
PublisherTen Speed Press
ISBN-101580085512
ISBN-139781580085519
eBay Product ID (ePID)2489244
Product Key Features
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSymbols and Rebuses in Chinese Art : Figures, Bugs, Beasts, and Flowers
Publication Year2004
SubjectAsian / Chinese, Asian / General, Référence, Anthropology / Physical, Linguistics / General, History / General
TypeNot Available
Subject AreaArt, Language Arts & Disciplines, Social Science
AuthorFang Jing Pei, Jing Pei Fang
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight35.1 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width10.1 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2003-010952
Dewey Edition21
Target AudienceTrade
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal709/.51/03
Lc Classification NumberN7340.F36 2004