Creatures real and imaginary in Chinese and Japanese art : an identification guide /

"This guide to identifying lions, unicorns and other creatures real and fanciful in Chinese and Japanese artwork explains how these and other animal depictions were introduced to the East, and how their portrayals changed over time. Stories and descriptions are provided along with numerous phot...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Krenner, Walther G. von, 1976- (Autor), Jeremiah, Ken (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2015]
Temas:
Animals in art.
Animals, Mythical, in art.
Art, Japanese > Themes, motives.
Art, Chinese > Themes, motives.
Animaux fabuleux dans l'art.
Art japonais > Thèmes, motifs.
Art chinois > Thèmes, motifs.
ART > Subjects & Themes > General.
Animals in art
Animals, Mythical, in art
Art, Chinese > Themes, motives
Art, Japanese > Themes, motives
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The lion in worldwide cultures
  • The lion in China
  • The Ch'i-lin (Qilin) or unicorn
  • Other pi-hsieh (fabulous animals)
  • The lion in Japan
  • Other mammals
  • Humanoid creatures and other types of yokai
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix A: Chinese dynasties
  • Appendix B: A chronological outline of Japanese history
  • Appendix C: Edo period eras (1600/1867)
  • Appendix D: The lion design in Asia.

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