Symbols and Rebuses in Chinese Art
| Author | : Jing Pei Fang |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| ISBN-10 | : UCSD:31822033198953 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Symbols and Rebuses in Chinese Art by : Jing Pei Fang
Download or read book Symbols and Rebuses in Chinese Art written by Jing Pei Fang and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.