What You Should Know Most About Chinese Culture and Art

Author: He Yueqing
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: The Chinese civilization, with a history spanning five thousand years, has a profound and enduring legacy. Among its many facets, cultural and artistic achievements shine as a brilliant pearl in the long river of civilization. To facilitate a better understanding of China's cultural and artistic heritage for a broad readership, this book focuses on the fundamental knowledge of Chinese culture and arts. It systematically explores various aspects of Chinese culture and arts, including literary traditions, calligraphy and art, painting and fine arts, music, dance, opera, painted pottery, sculpture, and architectural arts. Through the passage of time, the world has witnessed changes, with periods of prosperity and decline, glory and fall, sunshine and turmoil. Many events have faded into the dust of time, while others have been passed down through generations. Some individuals have strived throughout their lives yet remained undiscovered, while others have left their mark on history through relentless efforts. These people and events have formed the vast river of history, shaping human civilization. As one of the books in the "Things You Should Know About China" series, "Culture and Arts" will guide readers in experiencing the splendor of Chinese civilization spanning five thousand years!