Cultural Vein - Cultural Reader for College Students. Volume of Traditional Culture

Author: Huang Zhuoyue
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: China is a great cultural nation, and this culture exists in the flow of time through millennia, as well as in our contemporary lives and spiritual state. This book selects numerous thought-provoking and aesthetically pleasing articles from the vast writings of scholars, thinkers, and writers throughout history. It includes discussions on the essence of Confucianism, the character of scholars, cultural spirit, as well as topics such as ancient living environments, folk customs, solar terms and festivals, dietary and health care, clothing and adornment, recreational competitions, calligraphy, painting, music, and the arts of pottery and embroidery. Through these selections, it presents a fundamental picture of traditional humanities and the lives of the Chinese people, providing a model and engaging read for today's university students to grasp a concise and rapid overview of Chinese culture.