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History Of Chinese Silk
The Ancient Silk Road of China by Michael Fairchild .mov
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A Social History of the Chinese Book $58 A Social History of the Chinese Book |
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Chinese Clothing $22.48 Chinese clothing has undergone continuous transformations throughout history, providing a reflection of the culture in place at any given time. A wealth of archaeological findings coupled with ancient mythology, poetry and songs enable us to see the development of distinctive Chinese fashions through the ages. This illustrated introductory survey takes the reader through traditional Chinese clothing, ornamentation and ceremonial wear, discusses the importance of silk and the diverse costumes of China’s ethnic groups before considering modern trends and China’s place in the fashion world today. |
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Chinese $66.48 This general introduction to the study of Chinese traces the language’s history from its beginnings in the second millennium B.C. to the present, and provides a clear picture of the contemporary language and its sociolinguistic status. Chinese, in its numerous dialects, has more speakers than any other language in the modern world, and this vast extension in time and space brings to its study an exceptional complexity. Nevertheless, Norman’s crisp organization and lucid elegance make this extraordinary range of material easily accessible even to those with an elementary understanding of linguistics. Chinese includes information on the genetic and typological connections of the language, the writing system, the classical and early vernacular tongues, the modern language and non-standard dialects, and the history of linguistic reform in China. |
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The Story of Chinese Books $23.48 This is a reference book to help people know more about the history of Chinese culture. China has a recorded history of 4,000 years, and Chinese books have taken almost as long a period of time to become what they are today. Since both paper and printing were invented in China, the development of books in China provides a glorious page in the history of mankind. Professor Liu Guojun, the principal author of the book, is an expert on the history of Chinese books. Based on his profound knowledge of history and a wealth of material from the latest archaeological finds, he tells readers about the oracle bone inscriptions; bronze and stone inscriptions; writing on bamboo strips; wooden slats and silk fabrics, as well as the development of book publishing and printing in China. The authors have also included many pictures of archaeological discoveries and significant developments in book production. |
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Chinese Empire (Step Into The…) $4.99 Step into the amazing world of the Chinese Empire and uncover the secrets of the world’s oldest continuous civilization. Explore Chinese culture and beliefs, from their ancient origins through to the abdication of the last emperor. Discover fascinating facts about the Chinese people and find out why tombs were filled with pottery figures, what the importance of jade was and how silk was made. Stirring fact-packed text and over 200 beautiful color photographs and illustrations make this accessible and enjoyable history an ideal accompaniment to school work, or a perfect additional learning tool at home. |
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Chinese Dragon Tie by Wild Ties – Red Silk $24.95 This red 100% silk necktie is beautifully adorned with festive Chinese Dragons. This tie is perfect for the Chinese New Year! |
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Chinese Art in Detail $12.48 For many Westerners, the words "Chinese art" evoke visions of willow pattern landscapes on porcelain plates and teapots, Chinese wallpaper decorated with flowers, birds, and pagodas, and perhaps silk brocades. This beautiful book allows readers to see beyond such ornamental exports to the true nature of the art produced in China over millennia for a Chinese audience, whether the Emperor, the scholarly elite, the ordinary folk, or the furnishing of tombs and temples. Drawing on the British Museum’s extensive collection, "Chinese Art in Detail" explores the traditional hierarchy of materials and techniques reaching back as far as the Han Dynasty in the third century b.c.–with calligraphy and painting most revered, followed by jades and bronzes, decorative arts such as lacquer, porcelain, and silk, and, finally, sculpture for religious and funerary use. Images of complete artifacts set against magnified details give readers the rare opportunity to appreciate the delicacies of technique and material that characterize much of Chinese art–and distinguish one form, as well as one period, from another. Illuminated throughout by two scholars thoroughly and deeply versed in the history and character of the works under scrutiny, this sumptuously illustrated book conveys an understanding of Chinese art in all its great variety, its simplicities, its complexities, its splendors, and its mysteries of craft and inspiration reaching back to Neolithic times. |
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Women and the Family in Chinese History $27.49 This is a collection of essays by one of the leading scholars of Chinese history, it explores features of the Chinese family, gender and kinship systems and places them in a historical context. |
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Golden-Silk Smoke: A History of Tobacco in China 1550-2010 $27.99 From the long-stemmed pipe to snuff the water pipe hand-rolled cigarettes and finally manufactured cigarettes the history of tobacco in China is the fascinating story of a commodity that became a hallmark of modern mass consumerism. Carol Benedict follows the spread of Chinese tobacco use from the sixteenth century when it was introduced to China from the New World through the development of commercialized tobacco cultivation and to the present day. Along the way she analyzes the factors that have shaped China"s highly gendered tobacco cultures and shows how they have evolved within a broad comparative world-historical framework. Drawing from a wealth of historical sources-gazetteers literati jottings ( biji ) Chinese materia medica Qing poetry modern short stories late Qing and early Republican newspapers travel memoirs social surveys advertisements and more- Golden-Silk Smoke not only uncovers the long and dynamic history of tobacco in China but also sheds new light on global histories of fashion and consumption.From the long-stemmed pipe to snuff the water pipe hand-rolled cigarettes and finally manufactured cigarettes the history of tobacco in China is the fascinating story of a commodity that became a hallmark of modern mass consumerism. Carol Benedict follows the spread of Chinese tobacco use from the sixteenth century when it was introduced to China from the New World through the development of commercialized tobacco cultivation and to the present day. Along the way she analyzes the factors that have shaped China"s highly gendered tobacco cultures and shows how they have evolved within a broad comparative world-historical framework. Drawing from a wealth of historical sources-gazetteers literati jottings ( biji ) Chinese materia medica Qing poetry modern short stories late Qing and early Republican newspapers travel memoirs social surveys advertisements and more- Golden-Silk Smoke not only uncovers the long and dynamic history of tobacco in China but also sheds new light on global histories of fashion and consumption.From the long-stemmed pipe to snuff the water pipe hand-rolled cigarettes and finally manufactured cigarettes the history of tobacco in China is the fascinating story of a commodity that became a hallmark of modern mass consumerism. Carol Benedict follows the spread of Chinese tobacco use from the sixteenth century when it was introduced to China from the New World through the development of commercialized tobacco cultivation and to the present day. Along the way she analyzes the factors that have shaped China"s highly gendered tobacco cultures and shows how they have evolved within a broad comparative world-historical framework. Drawing from a wealth of historical sources-gazetteers literati jottings ( biji ) Chinese materia medica Qing poetry modern short stories late Qing and early Republican newspapers travel memoirs social surveys advertisements an |
