Subject: Symbolism--China--Encyclopedias, Illustrated

A dictionary of Chinese symbols : hidden symbols in Chinese life and thought . [Lexikon chinesischer Symbole. English]
AuthorEberhard, Wolfram, 1909-1989Campbell, G. L., trans.
PlaceTaipei
PublisherSMC Publishing
CollectionRicci Institute Library [ASCC]
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook
ShelfStacks [ASCC]
Call NumberDS721.E32613 1994
Description332 pp. : illus. ; 21 cm.
Note

A dictionary of Chinese symbols : hidden symbols in Chinese life and thought . [Lexikon chinesischer Symbole. English] / Wolfram Eberhard.

German original published in 1983, English translation first published in 1986.

ISBN9789576381867 ; 957638186X
Outlines of Chinese symbolism and art motives
AuthorWilliams, C. A. S. (Charles Alfred Speed), b. 1884
PlaceNew York
PublisherDover Publications
CollectionRicci Institute Library
Edition3d rev. ed.
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook
ShelfHallway Cases
Call NumberGR335.W53 1976
Descriptionxxi, 472 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
NoteOutlines of Chinese symbolism and art motives / C.A.S. Williams.
Subtitle: An alphabetical compendium of antique legends and beliefs, as reflected in the manners and customs of the Chinese. Reprint of the 1941 ed. published by Kelly and Walsh, Shanghai.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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" ... special emphasis is placed on those historical, legendary or supernatural persons, animals and objects that recur frequently as symbols or emblems ... phoenix, Eight Immortals, Twelve Ornaments, customs and observances, general topics (agriculture, medicine, astrology, costume drama), arts and crafts (carpets, lacquer, shop signs, calligraphy), religion and folk beliefs, natural history, music ... "

ISBN0486233723
LCCN76-40397r862