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A Companion to Chinese History

Author : Michael Szonyi

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 475 pages

File Size : 21,59 MB

Release : 2017-02-06

Category : History

ISBN : 1118624602

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A Companion to Chinese History presents a collection of essays offering a comprehensive overview of the latest intellectual developments in the study of China’s history from the ancient past up until the present day. Covers the major trends in the study of Chinese history from antiquity to the present day Considers the latest scholarship of historians working in China and around the world Explores a variety of long-range questions and themes which serves to bridge the conventional divide between China’s traditional and modern eras Addresses China’s connections with other nations and regions and enables non-specialists to make comparisons with their own fields Features discussion of traditional topics and chronological approaches as well as newer themes such as Chinese history in relation to sexuality, national identity, and the environment



A Companion to Chinese Art

Author : Martin J. Powers

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 596 pages

File Size : 42,49 MB

Release : 2022-04-26

Category : Art

ISBN : 1119121698

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Exploring the history of art in China from its earliest incarnations to the present day, this comprehensive volume includes two dozen newly-commissioned essays spanning the theories, genres, and media central to Chinese art and theory throughout its history. Provides an exceptional collection of essays promoting a comparative understanding of China’s long record of cultural production Brings together an international team of scholars from East and West, whose contributions range from an overview of pre-modern theory, to those exploring calligraphy, fine painting, sculpture, accessories, and more Articulates the direction in which the field of Chinese art history is moving, as well as providing a roadmap for historians interested in comparative study or theory Proposes new and revisionist interpretations of the literati tradition, which has long been an important staple of Chinese art history Offers a rich insight into China’s social and political institutions, religious and cultural practices, and intellectual traditions, alongside Chinese art history, theory, and criticism



A Companion to Chinese Cinema

Author : Yingjin Zhang

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 708 pages

File Size : 22,81 MB

Release : 2012-04-23

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1444330292

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A Companion to Chinese Cinema is a collection of original essays written by experts in a range of disciplines that provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution and current state of Chinese cinema. Represents the most comprehensive coverage of Chinese cinema to date Applies a multidisciplinary approach that maps the expanding field of Chinese cinema in bold and definitive ways Draws attention to previously neglected areas such as diasporic filmmaking, independent documentary, film styles and techniques, queer aesthetics, star studies, film and other arts or media Features several chapters that explore China’s new market economy, government policy, and industry practice, placing the intricate relationship between film and politics in a historical and international context Includes overviews of Chinese film studies in Chinese and English publications



The Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture

Author : Kam Louie

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 401 pages

File Size : 15,98 MB

Release : 2008-06-05

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 0521863228

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A wide-ranging and accessibly written guide to the key aspects of elite and popular culture in contemporary China.



The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Chinese Religions

Author : Randall L. Nadeau

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 513 pages

File Size : 20,27 MB

Release : 2012-03-12

Category : Religion

ISBN : 144436197X

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Comprising the most up-to-date, interdisciplinary research on the study of Chinese religious beliefs and cultural practices, this volume explores the rich and complex religious and philosophical traditions that have developed and flourished in one of the world's oldest civilizations. Covers the main Chinese traditions of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism as well as Christianity and Islam Features a unique organizational structure, with groups of readings focused on historical, traditions-based, and topical elements of Chinese religion Explores a number of contemporary religious topics, including gender, nature, asceticism, material culture, and gods and spirits Brings together a team of authors who are experts in their sub-fields, providing readers with the latest research in a rapidly growing discipline



Companion to Chinese History

Author : Hugh B. O'Neill

Publisher : New York, N.Y. : Facts on File

Page : 397 pages

File Size : 44,26 MB

Release : 1987

Category : History

ISBN : 9780871968418

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The Indiana Companion to Traditional Chinese Literature

Author : William H. Nienhauser

Publisher : Indiana University Press

Page : 604 pages

File Size : 23,38 MB

Release : 1986

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 9780253334565

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""A vertitable feast of concise, useful, reliable, and up-to-dateinformation (all prepared by top scholars in the field), Nienhauser's now two-volumetitle stands alone as THE standard reference work for the study of traditionalChinese literature. Nothing like it has ever been published."" --Choice The second volume to The Indiana Companion to TraditionalChinese Literature is both a supplement and an update to the original volume. VolumeII includes over 60 new entries on famous writers, works, and genres of traditionalChinese literature, followed by an extensive bibliographic update (1985-1997) ofeditions, translations, and studies (primarily in English, Chinese, Japanese, French, and German) for the 500+ entries of Volume I.



A Companion to Asian Art and Architecture

Author : Rebecca M. Brown

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 691 pages

File Size : 37,48 MB

Release : 2015-06-22

Category : Art

ISBN : 1119019532

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A Companion to Asian Art and Architecture presents a collection of 26 original essays from top scholars in the field that explore and critically examine various aspects of Asian art and architectural history. Brings together top international scholars of Asian art and architecture Represents the current state of the field while highlighting the wide range of scholarly approaches to Asian Art Features work on Korea and Southeast Asia, two regions often overlooked in a field that is often defined as India-China-Japan Explores the influences on Asian art of global and colonial interactions and of the diasporic communities in the US and UK Showcases a wide range of topics including imperial commissions, ancient tombs, gardens, monastic spaces, performances, and pilgrimages.



Chinese History Stories

Author : Renee Ting

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 45,38 MB

Release : 2009

Category : China

ISBN : 9781885008374

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"Presents stories of kings and queens, generals, battles, and courtiers from the Zhou Dynasty, when China was ruled by kings from 1046 BC to 221 BC. It was the period before the country was unified under a single emperor, when each state schemed to become more powerful than its neighbor, leading to many exciting stories populated by famous historical figures"--Jacket.



The Cambridge Illustrated History of China

Author : Patricia Buckley Ebrey

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 360 pages

File Size : 41,61 MB

Release : 1999-05-13

Category : History

ISBN : 9780521669917

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A look at the over eight thousand year history and civilization of China.