Zen Speaks: Shouts of Nothingness

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Inspired by the earliest and core texts of Zen Buddhism, Zen Speaks distills the philosophy and wisdom of Zen in a series of illustrated Chinese character cartoon panels that are irreverently humorous and profoundly wise.

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Don't Judge This Book By Its Cover.......2004-01-20

This book exists to make Zen more accessible to the general public. For those people that practice Zen, the essence of Zen can only be felt or only be understood but not through words or pictures. As one teaching of Zen would have it, you would appreciate how beautiful the moon is rather than the finger that points you to that moon. I have to admit that this book manages to clarify certain teachings that are also mentioned in other Zen books. I'm not saying that this comic book provides me with the absolute truth about certain Zen sayings but it does provide me with an insight. Everyone has their own ways of getting to the original thinking & if this book cuts the cake, so be it. If we think that this is merely a comic book, then, it is a delusion! Remember, don't judge a book by its cover. This book is profoundly serious. Highly recommended, light-hearted & enjoyable to read.

Delightful!.......2003-07-11

Hard to imagine that a cartoon could unfold the depths of Zen. Perhaps it is the fact the cartoons are brief yet encapsulate so much. Personally, I find it to be in the expressions of the characters in the drawings that tell the story. I really feel the smiles throughout the book and can almost see them winking along with that smile.

Never straying from the seriousness of Zen, this little gem really reveals the joy that lies underneath. A great way to get started; a great little reminder for those already underway.

Forget Those Heavy Books About Zen.......2003-07-03

Yes.
This is the ultimate guide to Zen.
TCC's great drawings and simple explanations brings you the Zen thinking to your home.

A must have for anyone interested in eastern culture.

Start Here.......2001-11-17

Just getting started on your desire to understand eastern philosophies? Have you stood at the bookstore for hours pouring over where to start and what to buy?

Any of this authors books are a wonderful place to start. The reason? Because these books are all about the title subject in a nutshell, easy to read as a comic book, the story lines and illustrations are wonderful, and after you read this as well as all the other books by Tsai, you will have a great, well rounded start on your path and will know what you want to study more deeply!

To add, when others ask you about your interest in eastern philosophy, you can get them started here as well, because these books are fun, consise, and you know they will enjoy them over and over again!

Shouts of Nothingness: profound, yet obvious.......2001-02-16

"Comics are just words and pictures. You can say anything with words and pictures." ---someone I don't recall.

This comic book contains one hundred Zen Tales (koans), and I have heard some of them before. They seem to gain something when presented in this format. The author brings out something of the shock that is enlightenment that I hadn't really felt in the stroies before. The artwork is simple, yet effective. The writing is the same. The ideas conveyed are both profound and obvious. And, of course, it is a very enjoyable read.

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Great book for kids or adults

A Wonderful Way to Understand the Dao

The Essence of Chuangzi presented in easy to read format

Taoist Principles for Everybody

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Zhuangzi Speaks
Chih-chung Ts'ai
Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
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The Dao of Zhuangzi: The Harmony of Nature

ASIN: 0691008825

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During a period of political and social upheaval in China, the unconventional insights of the great Daoist Zhuangzi (369?-286? B.C.) pointed to a way of living naturally. Inspired by his fascination with the wisdom of this sage, the immensely popular Taiwanese cartoonist Tsai Chih Chung created a bestselling Chinese comic book. Tsai had his cartoon characters enact the key parables of Zhuangzi (pronounced jwawngdz), and he rendered Zhuangzi's most enlightening sayings into modern Chinese. Through Tsai's enthusiasm and skill, the earliest and core parts of the Zhuangzi were thus made accessible to millions of Chinese-speaking people with no other real chance of appreciating this major Daoist text. Translated into English by Brian Bruya, the comic book is now available to a Western audience. The classical Chinese text of the selections of the Zhuangzi is reproduced in the margins throughout. Evoked by the translation and the playful cartoons is the spontaneity that Zhuangzi favors as an attitude toward life: abandon presuppositions, intellectual debates, and ambitions, he suggests, and listen to the "music of nature." With the writings attributed to Laozi, the Zhuangzi contributed to an alternative philosophical ideal that matched Confucianism in its impact on Chinese culture. Over the centuries this classical Daoism influenced many aspects of Chinese life, including painting, literature, and the martial arts. It had a particularly strong effect on Chan Buddhism (Japanese Zen). For this book, Donald Munro has written an afterword that places Daoism and the Zhuangzi in historical and cultural context.

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Great book for kids or adults.......2007-05-08

I read out of either this or Zen Speaks: Shouts of Nothingness almost every night for my daughter...although I think I'm really reading it more for myself. One-three page cartoons of zen buddhism scriptures translated all contain great little doses of morality and keep one from taking one's self too seriously.

A Wonderful Way to Understand the Dao.......2004-12-17

What a wonderful book. It is such an easy read. The illustrations are great and the stories convey profound wisdom in an entertaining fashion. The humor is gentle. One will grow in wisdom without even realizing it by reading this book. What a gem.

The Essence of Chuangzi presented in easy to read format.......2004-11-12

Now you can enjoy the essence, wit and wisdom of Chuangzi brought to life through cartoons. Near the edge of each page, you'll also find the story written in Chinese characters.

Through these popular and illustrated stories, you'll get a taste of "listening to the music", living spontaneously, free from social encumbrances, free from the strict rules of conduct of Confucianism - in harmony with the Tao, surrendering to the moment and enjoying whatever situation presents itself.

This lovely book presents the wisdom of Chuanzi through about 78 enlightening metaphorical stories.

Taoist Principles for Everybody.......2003-11-09

It's not every day you see a book on any Eastern philosophy that is easily accessible by pretty much anybody who can read. With /Zhuangzi Speaks/, Tsai Chih Chung has given us a great gift. I must admit that I initially had low expectations for a cartoon version of Chuang-Tzu's writings. After having read through it, however, I say with confidence that this is truly a wonderful book that makes the sometimes puzzling Taoist principles much easier to understand.

/Zhuangzi Speaks/ is definitely worth a read by fledgling and long-time Taoists alike, as well as their loved ones (who may not understand much about the Tao), and anyone else who is even the least bit curious about Chuang-Tzu and his ideas.

Fantasic book on Daoism.......2003-05-24

This book is a great primer on Daoism. At the same time, the illustrations are often downright funny. The comic format makes it perfect for the compulsively busy friend you want to give some Daoist inspiration. I've read though this book countless times and always seem to find some new insight every time I pick it up. It is worth every penny.

The Tao Speaks: Lao-Tzu's Whispers of Wisdom

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An entertaining book, and even instructional to the novice
MY introduction to Taoism and maybe Your's
Most approachable Introduction to the Dao
if i am stranded in an island...
teaches without teaching

The Tao Speaks: Lao-Tzu's Whispers of Wisdom

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ASIN: 0385472595
Release Date: 1995-06-20

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The centuries-old wisdom of the Tao, as told  through the profoundly wise and delightfully  entertaining illustrations of Tsai Chih Chung.

In  The Tao Speaks, Tsai Chih Chung  brilliantly retells, through his enchanting and  irreverently humorous cartoon panels, the two  thousand-year-old text of Tao Te Ching,  the inspiring classic upon which Taoism is  based.

Attributed to the great Chinese philosopher  Lao-tzu, the Tao Te Ching has  attracted generations of followers from across the  world to its simple tenets of modesty, peace, and  realism. According to Lao-tzu, "If we are at  peace with ourselves and the world around us,  success will come unsought." Advocating poise,  serenity, and complete assurance, Lao-tzu teaches  men and women to work with nature rather than resist  it.

The Tao Speaks  offers the centuries-old wisdom of the Tao to modern  readers searching for new ways to bring meaning to  life. As with Tsai Chih Chung's previous books,  the original Chinese notes are contained in the  margins of each page as an aid to scholars and  Chinese-speaking readers.

"Tsai Chih  Chung's books are awe-inspiring. his line is elegant;  his characters are sharply drawn; his humor is sly  and appropriate; and his subject is profound. This  is cartooning of the highest order." -- Larry  Gonick, author of The Cartoon History Of  The Universe, Volumes I and II.

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An entertaining book, and even instructional to the novice.......2006-07-12

This a comic book of the Tao Te Ching. When I first read it, I had not read the Tao Te Ching, and I found it informational and entertaining. Now that I have read the Tao Te Ching and scholarly commentary on Taoist thought, I find this book less useful for information, but I still think it is entertaining to reread.

MY introduction to Taoism and maybe Your's.......2004-07-12

I was introduced to Taoism from this book and I have moved on to learning so much more. It has persuaded me to learn Chinese history and learn about the origins of Taoism and the other connected religions such as Buddhism and Confucianism. I constantly use this book to introduce it to others. I actually need to purchase more books because they do not return them fast enough for me to introduce others to the philosophy. It was an excellent initial introduction, please give it a try.

Most approachable Introduction to the Dao.......2003-10-15

I have read the Tao Te Ching years ago, and found it mostly unintelligible and illogical. For years I have given up on trying to understand anything because it made little sense. That is, until I met this wonderful cartoon series by Zhizhong Cai. Here I found even some of the most complicated and esoteric principles of Taoism explained using brilliant flowing art and very simple examples from ordinary experience. For instance, to illustrate the Taoist principle of "firmness is not necessarily strength while weakness actually is strength", there is a panel showing water in flood surrounding mountains: "water is the most pliant of things, and yet it can erode away mountains and carve out canyons." After reading each of these panels, I get this click of recognition. I finally understand what the Tao is all about, and it makes a lot of sense.

The size of the book is very good. Nearly 100 pages containing roughly 6 panels per page is enough to leave my head reeling with ideas. The art is very beautiful and interesting. Further, the edition I have (which is square in shape) has a side panel on every page containing the text of the Tao Te Ching in Chinese (reading top to bottom the traditional way). I found that very interesting and adds an artistic touch to the volume. It is also useful to me since I am currently learning Chinese. Note that there is an older edition which omits this panel (so the book has a more rectangular aspect ratio). I believe the book title is different in the older edition ("The Sayings of Lao Zi").

if i am stranded in an island..........2003-08-22

and have to choose one book to be with, it's going to be this. i have many versions of the tao te ching but this one gave me the best understanding, besides the wen tzu (check it out). not only that this version is readable, it is also easy to understand without the use of the "big words". not only that, the illustrations also help to clarify the wisdom to the readers. they are fascinating, too. anyway, buy this book and don't be fooled when people pass this up as a kid's book (the drawings), it is the content of the book that is important and if you find this easy to understand the ways of a taoist sage, then i recommend this to buy it ^_^

teaches without teaching.......2002-10-27

I think it is fantastic that a book that is as enjoyable to read as the "Tao Te Ching" can be made even more so through the use of illustration and humor. Tsai Chic Chung has faithfully adopted the text and lessons of Taoism into this unassuming form ready to be enjoyed.

Attributed to the great Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu, the "Tao Te Ching" has attracted generations of followers from across the world to its simple tenets of modesty, peace, and pragmatism.

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Intricate motifs cut freehand from paper, hua yang patterns depict traditional symbols from Chinese art and literature. This collection features exotic, hand-cut images: florals, birds, reptiles, landscapes, insects, fish, human and mythological figures, Chinese characters, and more — all striking in their classical simplicity. 220 black-and-white illustrations.

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Great clip art to build off of........2006-11-03

I was able to take this clip art and modify the vector files to accommodate my design. There was a decent variety to choose from as well. Plus it was cheap.

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Masterfully done.
Sunzi Speaks
Sunzi is most excellent (even if he did get me sent to the colonel's office)
Pictures is Better
Sunzi Speaks well....

Sunzi Speaks: The Art of War
Tsai Chih Chung , and Brian (Translator) Bruya
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ASIN: 0385472587
Release Date: 1994-07-15

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A profoundly wise and humorous rendering of the classic Chinese text on military strategy, as told through the delightful Chinese cartoon panels of best-selling author Tsai Chih Chung.

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Masterfully done........2006-08-25

This rendering of the old classic is probably the most refreshing edition available. Even children shouldn't have any trouble understanding it. That's important, considering most of the other available translations are cluttered with commentaries from other historical figures - makes reading the primary/original text difficult for me! This doesn't mean you shouldn't buy other translations, of course. Simple, easy to read & understand, essential to ethics, philosophy and business studies, nobody should be without a copy.

Try China Books, Australia, for a current print edition.

Sunzi Speaks.......2006-06-08

This is the most alive version of the countless versions of the art of war. The readers who really want to go more in depth with the original version and do read chinese, will be satisfied with the original characters in the textbox next to the comics. A fun and really great read. If you want to learn the art of war and only want to read one book, this is the one.
Have fun...

Sunzi is most excellent (even if he did get me sent to the colonel's office).......2005-10-28

I've stood at attention in front of colonels for having my soldiers read this book on two occasions. And I'll accept the risk of being there again.

Sun Tzu is the best known of the military classics and the most widely read, for good reason. He knew his stuff and wrote in terms of principles rather than specifics. This book is the starting point for a theoretical understanding of military science and conflict.

This is the most accessible translation of Sun Tzu's Art of War availible. The text is contemporary english at roughly a seventh grade level, and the illustrations are brilliant. The illustrations both illuminate the concepts in the text and are lightly humorous. This worked to great advantage when I ordered soldiers who were somewhat suspicious of intellectual endeavors to read it. The most rewarding moment was when a mechanic overheard an exchange between senior officers, leaned over to me and quietly asked if what was going on was like a specific thing Sun Tzu was talking about.

On the down side... The comic book format is misleading (as the translated text is serious) and will not inspire respect from intellectual snobs. The commentary by later authors that shows up in other translations is absent (maybe not a down side, the commentary can be distracting and confusing).

Overall, well worth the investment, and most enjoyable.

Pictures is Better.......2004-11-28

I am a firm believer in pictures. If you have to paint or color by numbers, who cares! As long as you learn from it. Why spend weeks trying to interpret a someone else's interpretation? The problem with most translations is that they use huge words and do such literal translating that you need another book just to translate the translation. This book gets right to the point and you can CLEARLY see/understand what the lesson is. This is a great life planner and a great page turner. (You can even color in it if it helps);) I highly recommend this book for people who just wnat to get to the point and not have to spend weeks going over history lessons.

Sunzi Speaks well...........2002-02-11

This particular translation of Sunzi's work, while simplified, is one of the better ones. It is a good book to peruse as a stand-alone or alternately a companion to a more complex version. True, the simplification can be a trifle distracting at times, but the amusing drawings and casual language capture the attention of the reader more than the dry translations that are the norm, keeping the focus on the intent behind the prose.

Should one be looking for a scholarly piece for scholarly work, it is likely that this would not be the correct book to use. For reading pleasure and comprehension, though, this particular work cannot be beaten. To dismiss it as suitable only for children or semi-literates smacks of elitism and narrow-mindedness.

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A straightforward survey of recurring symbols in Chinese artwork from ancient times to the modern day

Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs: A Comprehensive Handbook on Symbolism in Chinese Art Through the Ages with over 400 illustrations
C A. S. Williams
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ASIN: 080483704X

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Gain a deeper appreciation for Chinese art and architecture by understanding its symbols. The Yin and Yang, dragon, phoenix, five elements, and other symbols are explained in their historical and cultural context. Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs also includes articles on Chinese beliefs, customs, arts and crafts, foods, agriculture and medicine.
Originally published in 1941, this is the standard reference book, with over 400 illustrations to help clarify and define this ancient, complex culture.

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A straightforward survey of recurring symbols in Chinese artwork from ancient times to the modern day.......2006-07-09

Now in its fourth edition, Chinese Symbolism And Art Motifs: A Comprehensive Handbook On Symbolism In Chinese Art Through The Ages is a straightforward survey of recurring symbols in Chinese artwork from ancient times to the modern day. Divided into entries devoted to each symbol ("dragon", "phoenix", "the eight immortals", "the five elements" and much more), which are in turn presented in alphabetical order, Chinese Symbolism And Art Motifs includes over 400 black-and-white illustrations and an index for quick and easy reference. The text succinctly surveys different uses of each symbol, and also presents the names for symbols and important historical or mythical Chinese figures in Chinese characters as well as in translation. An easy-to-use guidebook especially recommended for college libraries and students and scholars of Chinese art.

Mirror of Morality: Chinese Narrative Illusration and Confucian Ideology

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Mirror of Morality: Chinese Narrative Illusration and Confucian Ideology
Julia K. Murray
Manufacturer: University of Hawaii Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0824830016

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Mirror of Morality takes an interdisciplinary look at an important form of pictorial art produced during two millennia of Chinese imperial rule. Ideas about individual morality and state ideology were based on the ancient teachings of Confucius with modifications by later interpreters and government institutions. Throughout the imperial period, members of the elite made, sponsored, and inscribed or used illustrations of themes taken from history, literature, and recent events to promote desired conduct among various social groups. This dimension of Chinese art history has never before been broadly covered or investigated in historical context.

The first half of the study examines the nature of narrative illustration in China and traces the evolution of its functions, conventions, and rhetorical strategies from the second century BCE through the eleventh century. Under the stimulus of Buddhism, sophisticated techniques developed for representing stories in visual form. According to well-entrenched conventional wisdom, the emergence of literati painting in the following era caused critical interest and esteem to shift from objective modes of representation to more subjective forms of personal expression. While tracing changes in the social functions and cultural positions of narrative illustration, the second half of the book argues that narrative illustration continued to play a vital role in elite visual culture.

Narrative pictures from the twelfth through early twentieth centuries are presented as case studies to show how emperors, officials, scholars, and private individuals used depictions of moralized stories to address concerns about political legitimacy, standards of governance, public morality, and personal cultivation. Correctly interpreted, models and cautionary examples from the past were a "mirror" that revealed the cosmic principles underlying human affairs, and pictures made these precepts visible to all. Besides offering new and insightful readings of familiar paintings, the work brings into discussion a number of little-known works from the later imperial period. Julia Murray's close examination of the patronage and reception of these pictures challenges established views on the tastes and values of elite, literate men of the time. By making judicious and original connections between literary and pictorial analyses and specific historical contexts, she has written an authoritative work that not only demonstrates the continuing vitality and variety of later Confucian narrative illustration, but also points up some noteworthy changes in the political landscape of visual culture between the Ming and Qing periods.

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Provocative Propaganda

Chinese Propaganda Posters
Stefan R. Landsberger
Manufacturer: Pepin Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9054960094

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Provocative Propaganda.......2000-09-05

A superb collection of good quality color and "black and white" plates that give an insiders peek of the efforts of Red China's propaganda machine. The books many illustrations are a feast for the eyes and mind on their own right, but also offer a historic perspective for the inclined. Here you'll find many examples of East meets West in illustrations that mix academic painting with traditional Chinese landscape painting, a very interesting combination.I thoroughly enjoyed this collection and recommend it highly to anyone interested in masterful visual art and or political sublimation.

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Love it.
Start Here
Helps keep things straight
A Great Introduction to Confucianism!
A Great Starting Book... and Wonderful Keepsake

Confucius Speaks: Words to Live By
Tsai Chih Chung , and Brian (Translator) Bruya
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ASIN: 0385480342
Release Date: 1996-09-01

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Love it........2007-10-01

Easy to read and understand. For those who like to know more about Confucious philosophy but dont know where to start, pick this book.
This book contains all the basic philosophy of the great master.

Start Here.......2001-11-17

Just getting started on your desire to understand eastern philosophies? Have you stood at the bookstore for hours pouring over where to start and what to buy?

Helps keep things straight.......2001-03-17

One of the best things about this book is it puts a face on Confucius and, more importantly, his disciples. It's difficult to read The Analects (which this book uses a few sayings from) and keep straight who's who; this book helps a lot. The last section with a brief bio on a few of the disciples is fantastic. I can find no other source to compare to this. Now when I read The Analect I see the faces from this book when different people are mentioned. My only complaint is that different translations of Confucius' work seem to use slightly different names then those used in this book. It can be a bit confusing when this book is the first one you read, but I would still HIGHLY recommend it.

A Great Introduction to Confucianism!.......2000-08-12

The Cartoon Chinese Philosophy books of this series interest me for two reasons: I like Chinese History and I have to teach it to high school kids.

On a personal level I enjoy reading through these books and find it much more useful than some of the straight translations even though they may be more complete and more pleasing to academics. In addition to the Confucius book, I have enjoyed both Daoist books and the version of the Art of War.

As a teacher, I like this book even better. New York State requires high school kids to have 2 years of world history. In this new political correct world, world history is no longer dominated by Europe. In fact, must of the New York State exam is about Asia and Africa. Thus Confucianism is a very important concept to teach.

Filial Piety, the concept of order and relationships, and the 5 Confucianian relationships are extremely important. But they are not fun things to the average teenager. There are many lessons we can get from Confucius as adults, for kids its a bit harder. However, these comic books make teaching Confucius so much easier and effective. The kids like to read them and they get so much more from them.

So in short, yes this is not the complete Confucius. But for anyone who wants to read a visually pleasing edition or teaches this is quite good.

A Great Starting Book... and Wonderful Keepsake.......2000-02-14

This book was wonderful! While I especially recommended it for beginners who are new to the teachings of Confucius, I know this book will surely be interesting to anyone. The first time I picked this comic book up, I read through 60 pages without putting it down again. The first section of the book is about the events in Confucius' life, while the second section deals with the Analects. Although I'm just a beginner to the teachings of Confucius, these comics have definitely captured my interest, and left me wanting to know more about Confucius' wisdom and philosophy. The cartoons give you various little snippets of Confucius' ideology, and leave you highly interested in learning more on each topic. I'm glad I started off with this book. Now I'm reading more comprehensive books on Confucianism; however, I will always have this little comic book to pull of the shelf and flip through.... time and time again.

Foundations of Chinese art: From neolithic pottery to modern architecture : 322 illustrations in colour and black and white, 91 maps and line drawings

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Foundations of Chinese art: From neolithic pottery to modern architecture : 322 illustrations in colour and black and white, 91 maps and line drawings
William Y Willetts
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