Download or read book Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese By William Alexander written by William Alexander and published by . This book was released on 1814 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese Illustrated in Fifty Coloured Engravings with Descriptions by William Alexander written by William Alexander (du Musée Britannique.) and published by . This book was released on 1814 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Costume of China Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese written by William Alexander and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Alexander's 'The Costume of China: Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese' provides readers with a detailed exploration of Chinese attire and customs, combining vivid illustrations with informative text. Published in the early 19th century, this book offers a unique perspective on China during a period of increased Western interest in the country. Alexander's writing style is both descriptive and analytical, offering valuable insights into the cultural significance of clothing in Chinese society. The illustrations accompanying the text bring the descriptions to life, making this book a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of Chinese culture. William Alexander, a British artist and explorer, likely drew inspiration for this book from his travels in China and his interest in ethnography. His close observation of Chinese dress and customs is evident in the detailed and accurate portrayals found within the pages of 'The Costume of China.' Alexander's meticulous research and artistic talent make this book a must-read for those seeking to understand the richness of Chinese cultural traditions. I highly recommend 'The Costume of China' to anyone interested in the history and culture of China, as well as to scholars of art, fashion, and anthropology. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of Chinese attire and social practices, offering a valuable resource for anyone seeking to expand their knowledge of this complex and diverse culture.
Download or read book Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese written by William Alexander and published by . This book was released on 1814 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese written by William Alexander and published by . This book was released on 1814 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese written by William Alexander and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese etc written by William ALEXANDER (Assistant Keeper of Antiquities, British Museum.) and published by . This book was released on 1830 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese Fifty Coloured Engravings with Descriptions written by William Alexander and published by . This book was released on 1814 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Costume of China written by William Alexander and published by Heian International Publishing Company. This book was released on 1990 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Austrians written by William Alexander and published by . This book was released on 1813 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Story of Ruins written by Wu Hung and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This richly illustrated book examines the changing significance of ruins as vehicles for cultural memory in Chinese art and visual culture from ancient times to the present. The story of ruins in China is different from but connected to “ruin culture” in the West. This book explores indigenous Chinese concepts of ruins and their visual manifestations, as well as the complex historical interactions between China and the West since the eighteenth century. Wu Hung leads us through an array of traditional and contemporary visual materials, including painting, architecture, photography, prints, and cinema. A Story of Ruins shows how ruins are integral to traditional Chinese culture in both architecture and pictorial forms. It traces the changes in their representation over time, from indigenous methods of recording damage and decay in ancient China, to realistic images of architectural ruins in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, to the strong interest in urban ruins in contemporary China, as shown in the many artworks that depict demolished houses and decaying industrial sites. The result is an original interpretation of the development of Chinese art, as well as a unique contribution to global art history.
Download or read book Catalogue of Printed Books written by British Museum. Department of Printed Books and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book China Hands and Old Cantons written by John M. Carroll and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early encounters between Britain and China are best known for igniting the First Opium War. Yet they also produced an enormous archive of writings by Britons who spent time in China. Frustrated with the restrictions imposed by the Manchu rulers of the Qing Empire, and unable to live or travel elsewhere apart from Canton and Macao, these diplomats, traders, missionaries, travelers, and military officers devoted thousands of pages to understanding China, its people, and their civilization. In China Hands and Old Cantons, John M. Carroll draws on this wealth of memoirs, ethnographic studies, travel accounts, narratives of military action, translations, and newspaper articles to trace Britons’ wide-ranging, often thoughtful perspectives on China, long before anyone considered going to war. They discussed almost everything they saw and speculated about much of what they could not see—including the size of China’s massive population, the extent of infanticide, the origins and practice of foot binding, and the legality and morality of the opium trade. They claimed that only those who had been there could truly understand the Middle Kingdom and that their firsthand experience gave them and their publications an advantage over those in Britain and elsewhere. Carroll brings a seminal period in the Anglo-Chinese relationship, which revolved around tea and opium, to life through the words of those who experienced it intimately.
Download or read book The Costume of China Illustrated in Forty eight Coloured Engravings written by William 1767-1816 Alexander and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
