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Introductions to Chinese Culture

Lively introductory level books lavishly illustrated in full colour, covering topics from architecture, ceramics and bronze ware, to music, calligraphy and ancient Chinese inventions.


The thirty paperback volumes in this series provide accessible overviews of particular aspects of Chinese culture, written by a noted expert in the field concerned. Each volume is lavishly illustrated in full colour and will appeal to students requiring an introductory survey of the subject, as well as to more general readers interested in Chinese culture, Chinese History and Chinese Art.


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Ancient Chinese Inventions

Ancient Chinese Inventions

  • 3rd Edition
  • Yinke Deng
  • Paperback (ISBN-13: 9780521186926)
  • Publication date: March 2011
  • Subject: Popular science

Ancient Chinese Inventions provides an illustrated introduction to the numerous scientific and technological inventions to which China can lay claim.

Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture
  • In stock
  • £12.99
China's Cultural Relics

China's Cultural Relics

  • 3rd Edition
  • Li Li
  • Paperback (ISBN-13: 9780521186568)
  • Publication date: August 2011
  • Subject: Archaeology of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Pacific

China's Cultural Relics provides an illustrated introduction to ancient Chinese artifacts and the preservation of these relics in modern times.

Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture
  • In stock
  • £12.99
China's Museums

China's Museums

  • 3rd Edition
  • Xianyao Li, Zhewen Luo
  • Paperback (ISBN-13: 9780521186902)
  • Publication date: March 2011
  • Subject: Non-western art

This book provides an illustrated guide to China's numerous museums, and will inspire all those with interests in Chinese history.

Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture
  • In stock
  • £12.99
Chinese Architecture

Chinese Architecture

  • 3rd Edition
  • Yanxin Cai
  • Paperback (ISBN-13: 9780521186445)
  • Publication date: March 2011
  • Subject: Architecture

This book provides an illustrated introduction to Chinese architecture, a reference for modern design and a window into China's history.

Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture
  • In stock
  • £12.99
Chinese Arts and Crafts

Chinese Arts and Crafts

  • 3rd Edition
  • Jian Hang, Qiuhui Guo
  • Paperback (ISBN-13: 9780521186551)
  • Publication date: March 2012
  • Subject: Non-western art

This illustrated introduction discusses the colorful history and development of distinctive Chinese crafts, including ceramics, furniture, clothing and decorative arts.

Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture
  • In stock
  • £12.99
Chinese Bronze Ware

Chinese Bronze Ware

  • 3rd Edition
  • Song Li
  • Paperback (ISBN-13: 9780521186858)
  • Publication date: March 2011
  • Subject: East Asian history

Chinese Bronze Ware provides an accessible introduction to ancient China's magnificent bronze culture with full colour illustrations.

Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture
  • In stock
  • £12.99
Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese Calligraphy

  • 3rd Edition
  • Tingyou Chen
  • Paperback (ISBN-13: 9780521186452)
  • Publication date: March 2011
  • Subject: Non-western art

This book provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy, the epitome of Chinese culture.

Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture
  • In stock
  • £12.99
Chinese Ceramics

Chinese Ceramics

  • 3rd Edition
  • Lili Fang
  • Paperback (ISBN-13: 9780521186483)
  • Publication date: March 2011
  • Subject: Non-western art

This book covers the rich history of Chinese ceramics from primitive pottery to delicate porcelain, complemented by full colour illustrations throughout.

Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture
  • In stock
  • £12.99
Chinese Characters

Chinese Characters

  • 3rd Edition
  • Jiantang Han
  • Paperback (ISBN-13: 9780521186605)
  • Publication date: March 2012
  • Subject: Asian language and linguistics

Han Jiantang provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the fascinating history and development of the written Chinese language.

Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture
  • In stock
  • £12.99
Chinese Clothing

Chinese Clothing

  • 3rd Edition
  • Mei Hua
  • Paperback (ISBN-13: 9780521186896)
  • Publication date: March 2011
  • Subject: East Asian history

This illustrated introduction to Chinese clothing discusses the development and transformation of distinctive Chinese fashions through the ages.

Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture
  • In stock
  • £12.99
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