Download or read book Daily Life in Traditional China written by Charles Benn and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-12-30 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thorough exploration of the aspects of everyday life in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) provides fascinating insight into a culture and time that is often misunderstood, especially by those from western cultures. Here students will find the details of what life was really like for these people. How was their society structured? How did they entertain themselves? What sorts of food did they eat? The answers to these and other questions are provided in full detail to bring this golden age of Chinese culture alive for the modern reader. Based mainly on classical translations from the Chinese themselves, each chapter addresses a specific aspect of daily living in the voices of those who lived during the time. A myriad of interesting details are provided to help readers discover, among other things, what life was like in the city, what homes and gardens were like, how the role's of men and women differed, and the many rituals in which people participated. Detailed descriptions of the clothes and materials people wore, the games they played and the cooking methods they used for specific foods provide readers with the ability to experiment on their own to recreate the time and place, so they can have a better understanding of this intriguing culture.
Download or read book Daily Life in Ancient China written by Mu-chou Poo and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book employs textual and archaeological material to reconstruct the various features of daily life in ancient China.
Download or read book Ancient Chinese Daily Life written by Marcia Amidon Lusted and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative volume illuminates for readers the basics of the lives of the ancient Chinese, from the clothes they wore, their hairstyles, and the food they farmed, hunted, and made throughout the various dynasties. From the larger societal social structure to the more simplified family structure within the home, readers will gain an understanding of how the culture’s rituals, such as those around tea, rice, religion, and clothing, set the tone for the people's everyday lives.
Download or read book Life in Ancient China written by Paul Clarence Challen and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along China's Yellow River, a mighty and technologically advanced civilization grew and flourished for thousands of years without any contact from the rest of the world. Life in Ancient China explores the daily lives of early the Chinese people, profiles the great dynasties that ruled China over the centuries, and introduces important religious and philosophical contributions, such as Confucianism, Daosim, and Buddhism. Enduring Chinese innovations, such as writing, papermaking, and The Great Wall are also featured.
Download or read book Ancient China life myth and art written by Edward L. Shaughnessy and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even today the economic powerhouse of modern China takes strength and nourishment from its legacy of antiquity. Ancient China illuminates this venerable heritage with unprecedented scholarship and vividness.
Download or read book Exploring the Life Myth and Art of Ancient China written by Edward L. Shaughnessy and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-08-15 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive book about China's art, life, and culture. Using the latest discoveries by historians this book explores China's literature, music, religions, economy and cuisine.
Download or read book China s Golden Age written by Charles D. Benn and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating and detailed profile, Benn paints a vivid picture of life in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), traditionally regarded as the golden age of China. 40 line illustrations.
Download or read book Daily Life in China on the Eve of the Mongol Invasion 1250 1276 written by Jacques Gernet and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 1962 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the occupations, pleasures, clothes, food, art, and social and civic life of the people in the city of Hangchow.
Download or read book Ancient China written by Lin Donn and published by Good Year Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting lessons proven on the firing line, creative teacher Mr. Donn and his circus dog Maxie show how to immerse students in learning ancient history and keep them coming back for more. Sections feature well-structured plans supported by reproducibles, special lessons for the computer lab (with links and handouts), and additional lessons for substitute teachers. Topics in this unit include geography; the Shang and Zhou dynasties; Confucianism, Taoism, and legalism; the Qin dynasty; the Great Wall; the Han dynasty; daily life; the Silk Road; the T'ang dynasty; Buddhism; Chinese inventions; the Chinese calendar; ancient Chinese festivals; and a virtual visit to China. Grades 6-8. Revised Edition.
Download or read book Daily Life in Shang Dynasty China written by Lori Hile and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the ancient Shang Dynasty of China, describing their ruling dynasties, religion, wars, language, occupations, agriculture, social classes, and a typical day in the life of a Shang Dynasty girl.
Download or read book Tools and Treasures of Ancient China written by Candice Ransom and published by Lerner Digital ™. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Have you ever worn silk? Eaten Rice? Used a calendar? All these things came from ancient China. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Chinese invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Chinese lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!
Download or read book Daily Life in Ancient China written by Mu-chou Poo and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, Mu-chou Poo offers a new overview of daily life in ancient China. Synthesizing a range of textual and archaeological materials, he brings a thematic approach to the topic that enables a multi-faceted understanding of the ideological, economical, legal, social, and emotional aspects of life in ancient China. The volume focuses on the Han period and examines key topics such as government organization and elite ideology, urban and country life, practical technology, leisure and festivity, and death and burial customs. Written in clear and engaging prose, this volume serves as a useful introduction to the culture and society of ancient China. It also enables students to better understand the construction of history and to reflect critically on the nature of historical writing.
Download or read book Ancient China written by Marcie Flinchum Atkins and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legacy of past civilizations is still with us today. In Ancient China, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the people of ancient China, including their technological wonders and feats of construction. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more. Well-chosen maps and images of artifacts bring the past to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Ancient China written by Dale Anderson and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the ancient Chinese by examining the art they created. This title examines what their art reveals about their history and simultaneously how history explains the art. It explores the Chinese civilization through both the images it produced and cultural artifacts that remain. The title focuses on how art and architecture from a distinct period reflect life at the time, and how we can use the surviving art to understand how people used to live.
Download or read book Ancient China written by Edward L. Shaughnessy and published by Duncan Baird Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the daily life, beliefs, and artistic achievements of ancient China.
Download or read book Ancient Chinese Civilization written by Todd Van Pelt and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-08-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes a deep dive into the world's longest continuous civilization, examining both myth and factfrom the dawn of farming and the early bronze-makers, to the great dynasties that united China. Stunningly illustrated historical pages and carefully retold myths introduce young readers to the glories, riches, romance, and mystery of Chinese civilization. Includes sections on creation myths, gods, society, religion, agriculture, medicine, daily life, art, entertainment, war and weapons, inventions and construction, trade, and education, writing, and literature.
Download or read book Daily Life in Shang Dynasty China written by Lori Hile and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Shang Dynasty China. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this book.
