History of Chinese Civilization (Volume 1 and 2) (Color Illustration Edition) (Color Illustration Edition)

Author: Feng Guochao
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Chinese civilization is the sum of all the wealth our nation has accumulated in the past, a deposit of the wisdom of generations of Chinese ancestors. Its importance to us is like the vast ocean to the fish. Civilization is the source and of our soul, the origin of our inner life, and the arena of spiritual activity. It nourishes our hearts, enlightens our conscience, inspires our creativity, and carries all the fruits of our spiritual endeavors. At the same time, civilization is the way of existence for our true individual lives. It encompasses our external living environment, records all the results of our transformation of the objective world, and is the concrete embodiment of our forms of livelihood such as food, clothing, shelter, and transportation.
This book is part of the Guangming Daily Press's Key Book Project—Guangming Color Books Series: History. The editors strive to combine a clear format, concise language, innovative layouts, and exquisite illustrations to delve deeply into the rich connotations of Chinese civilization. Through sixteen aspects—such as thought and culture, literature, religion, Chinese characters, architecture, science and technology, painting, sculpture, calligraphy and seal carving, clothing, arts and crafts, music and dance, sports and games, drama and performing arts, food culture, and folk customs—the book presents the vastness and depth of Chinese civilization in a comprehensive and three-dimensional manner. It allows readers to acquire knowledge effortlessly while providing them with a broader cultural perspective, aesthetic experiences, imaginative space, and enjoyable experiences.