Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art by Terese Tse Bartholomew (2006, Hardcover)

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Like new condition cloth bound hard back with fine dust jacket, Profusely illustrated in color. No writing, creases, marks or tears. Published by the Asian Art Museum- Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture.

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Have tou ever wondered why a Chinese vase is decorated with penoy blossoms? Or peaches? These auspicious symbols often represent hidden wishes for happy marriage, prosperity, long life, peace, and more. Learn about these symbols and others as revealed through Ming and Qing dynasty porcelains and jades in this unique exhibition. You will see more than 140 exquisite artworks-many of which were made for the Chinese imperial courts-that shed light on the time-honored tradition of auspicious symbolism in Chinese culture. Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art brings a systematic in Chinese culture.

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PublisherAsian Art Museum of SAN Francisco
ISBN-100939117363
ISBN-139780939117369
eBay Product ID (ePID)70506840

Product Key Features

LanguageEng,Chi
TopicForm / Puns & Wordplay, Art, Asian / Chinese, Decorative Arts, History / General, Subjects & Themes / General, Design, Antiques & Collectibles, Humor
AuthorTerese Tse Bartholomew
IllustratorYes

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Item Length11.3in.
Item Height1in.
Item Weight79.7 Oz
Item Width9.5in.

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Book TitleHidden Meanings in Chinese Art
Lccn2015-510114
Dewey Decimal745.40951
Lc Classification NumberN7740.B28 2006
Publication Year2006
Dewey Edition22
FormatHardcover
Photographed byTsuruta, Kaz
Target AudienceTrade
Number of Pages1 Pages

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  • Hidden Meaning in Chinese Art 2006 is very informative.

    This book has a lot of interesting information about Chinese symbolism and how it is expressed in everyday Chinese art. Examples are taken from the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. This book is awesome.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned