Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives
by Williams, C.A.S
- Used
- Condition
- Book NF: clean, square, tight, unmarked/DJ VG: spine sunned, else clean, unclipped.
- ISBN 10
- 080481127X
- ISBN 13
- 9780804811279
- Seller
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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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About This Item
Rutland, VT: Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1981. Third Revised Edition. hardcover. Book NF: clean, square, tight, unmarked/DJ VG: spine sunned, else clean, unclipped.. 8vo 472pp. 205 illustrations. from front flap: "...The author describes the book as "a practical handbook of the science of Chinese symbolism as based on the early folklore." Certainly, for the attainment of a sound understanding of Chinese art symbolism and primary concepts, there is no better book than this one. Above all, it is easy to use. The subjects are arranged alphabetically and described in concise but comprehensive essays. All pertinent terms are accompanied by their Chinese writings, so that the book is of value to the scholar as well as to the layman. It is abundantly illustrated with line drawings by Chinese artists. In a word, it is a most efficient guidebook." #02590 HEAVY ITEM WILL REQUIRE EXTRA S/H.
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- Bookseller
- Matthew's Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2525
- Title
- Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives
- Author
- Williams, C.A.S
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Book NF: clean, square, tight, unmarked
- Jacket Condition
- DJ VG: spine sunned, else clean, unclipped.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Third Revised Edition
- ISBN 10
- 080481127X
- ISBN 13
- 9780804811279
- Publisher
- Charles E. Tuttle Company
- Place of Publication
- Rutland, VT
- Date Published
- 1981
- Keywords
- art, China, symbolism, reference, art history, nonfiction
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