Great Wall Dictionary of Chinese Aesthetics

Author: Lin Tonghua
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This dictionary includes entries on Chinese aesthetic concepts, categories, terms, propositions, figures, schools of thought, trends, works, publications, famous historical and cultural cities, scenic spots, and clothing. It is an academic and professional dictionary. The aesthetic thinkers included in this dictionary cover philosophers, writers, artists, and scientists with outstanding contributions to aesthetic theory and views. The division between modern and contemporary times in the explanations is based on 1949 as the boundary. For explanations (annotated with the year), the term "BC" is used for years BC, while for birth and death years, the words "AD" and "year" are generally omitted. Arabic numerals are used to indicate years without omitting "year" for clarity. For easy reference, the dictionary provides a classified index (arranged chronologically) and a stroke-order index for entries. For topics with established academic consensus, the dictionary presents them as such. For topics with differing views, the term "one view" is used. This dictionary includes entries on Chinese aesthetic concepts, categories, terms, propositions, figures, schools of thought, trends, works, publications, famous historical and cultural cities, scenic spots, and clothing. It is an academic and professional dictionary.