Outlines of Chinese symbolism and art motives : an alphabetical compendium of antique legends and beliefs, as reflected in the manners and customs of the Chinese

Outlines of Chinese symbolism and art motives : an alphabetical compendium of antique legends and beliefs, as reflected in the manners and customs of the Chinese

Alphabetical compendium of antique legends and beliefs, as reflected in the manners and customs of the Chinese

Third revised ed.

New York : Dover Publications, Inc., 1976.

xxi, 472 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

704.946 W722 1976

(OCoLC)02890332

Reprint of the 1941 ed. published by Kelly and Walsh, Shanghai.
This standard reference, long familiar to students of Chinese culture, emphasizes the historical, legendary, or supernatural persons, animals, and objects as symbols in art and literature (of Japan and Korea, as well as of China): including Lao Tzu, the phoenix, the Eight Immortals, the Twelve Ornaments. Among the subjects covered are chapters on Chinese customs and observances, agriculture, medicine, astrology, costume, drama, arts and crafts, folk beliefs, natural history, and music.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
78.21

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