Symbols Art and Language From the Land Of the Dragon
by Yibin, Ni
Ni Yibin, a former Assistant Professor of Chinese Art and Culture at the National University of Singapore, is now a freelance writer and journalist. An expert in chinese iconography, he has contributed to numerous publications including China (DBP, 2005).
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Symbols, Art and Language from the Land of the Dragon: The cultural history of 100 Chinese characters
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2009 oversize hardcover 1st ediiton 1st printing in red linen with full number line, mylar dustwrapper, and silver ribbon bookmark. A little denting on dustwrapper, book itself is fine . Oversize book – extra shipping charges will apply, especially for international and priority orders as this will not fit into a flat rate envelope. Item Price
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London : Duncan Baird Publishers, 2009. Hardcover. Good. Original gilt lettered boards, transperent dust jacket, richly illustrated in colour, 4to. Item Price
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London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 2009 The unique complexity and symbolism of Chinese character forms, and the ways in which they have been expressed through varying scripts and styles, lie at the heart of Chinese culture and history. From the collection of Sanje (Frank) Elliott, Buddhist mentor, artist, and friend to many. Condition notes: 191 numbered pp; HB w/DJ. Pages: clean,… Read more about this item Item Price
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London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 2009. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover in transparent dust jacket. Clean, tight, and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound and handsome copy.. Item Price
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Duncan Baird Publishers, London 2009. 31.0 x 23.5cms, 192pp, colour illusts, feint sticker residue on ffep, very good hardcover with red silk boards (no dustwrapper as issued) This book orders the 100 most famous symbols into chapters called: nature; mankind; objects & qualities. It explains each symbol's historical, artistic and social contexts as well as their evolution. Item Price
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