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Product Identifiers

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100008400008

ISBN-139780008400002

eBay Product ID (ePID)22050025595

Product Key Features

Number of Pages1104 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameArt of Chinese Living : an Inheritance of Tradition (in 4 Volumes)

SubjectAsian / Chinese, Encyclopedias, Asia / General, Asia / China

Publication Year2022

TypeNot Available

AuthorYAO Jen Xiang

Subject AreaArt, Reference, History

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height4.1 in

Item Weight165.9 Oz

Item Length11.4 in

Item Width8.8 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN2021-389112

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

Reviews'Xiang Jen weaves three unique perspectives into the book: that of a daughter, a wife, and a mother. She has depicted Chinese culture in a lively manner, and has incorporated beautiful photographs to represent the Chinese cultural treasure. [The book] is easy-to-read yet profound, and is certainly a textbook that is alive with culture.' - Film and martial arts star Jet Li

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal951

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisChronicling the traditions of Chinese life and culture, The Art of Chinese Living is a visual cornucopia and an epic cultural immersion into everything from cuisine and history to art and rituals, calligraphy and music to artefacts and interiors, and from widespread national traditions to the minutiae of daily family life. Spanning over 1,100 stunning pages and divided into the four seasons, this lavish four-volume set in a cloth-bound slipcase is alive with culture. The passion and research that have gone into producing this masterpiece are palpable on every page, from the 10,000 commissioned photographs and illustrations to the incredible gatefold pages and painstaking detail. It is a love letter to Chinese culture written by a mother keen to share her passion for incredible traditions both big and small with her own children, and those of families around the world - whether looking to rekindle a connection with their own traditions or eager to learn more about China, its history and culture. From recipes and home-made gift ideas to an epic timeline of Chinese dynasties and cultural artefacts, The Art of Chinese Living is a joy to behold and a treasure to share. In the words of the author, 'This volume of books is a gift to all the Chinese people, as well as all who have a love for Chinese culture. My objective was to enable everyone to access Chinese culture in their everyday lives, rather than something that could only be appreciated in museums or history books.', Chronicling the traditions of Chinese life and culture, The Art of Chinese Living is a visual cornucopia and an epic cultural immersion into everything from cuisine and history to art and rituals, calligraphy and music to artefacts and interiors, and from widespread national traditions to the minutiae of daily family life.

LC Classification NumberDS721