The pictorial origins and history of Chinese script are here described by a scholar who uses language that is comprehensible to the general reader. Drawing on archaeology, paleographic research and evidence of 20th century Chinese art and culture, this book offers a picture of how mental associations are formed by visual images and symbols. Among the characters discussed are those featuring the human body, wild and domestic animals, chariots and boats, tools and weapons, even musical instruments. This book is designed to ...
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The pictorial origins and history of Chinese script are here described by a scholar who uses language that is comprehensible to the general reader. Drawing on archaeology, paleographic research and evidence of 20th century Chinese art and culture, this book offers a picture of how mental associations are formed by visual images and symbols. Among the characters discussed are those featuring the human body, wild and domestic animals, chariots and boats, tools and weapons, even musical instruments. This book is designed to appeal to those interested in Chinese script and Chinese art and history.
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Add this copy of Empire of Written Symbols: the Empire of the Written to cart. $16.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by HarperCollins.
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Add this copy of China, Empire of the Written Symbol to cart. $20.85, very good condition, Sold by Vashon Island Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vashon, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Harvill Press.
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Very Good Condition. A very presentable copy with minimal wear. Dust jacket is fully intact, only lightly rubbed at edges. All pages clean, crisp and fresh. Publisher's note: Drawing on archaeology, palaeographic research and evidence of 20th century Chinese art and culture, this book offers a picture of how mental associations are formed. Among the characters discussed are those featuring the human body, wild and domestic animals and chariots and boats. Size: 21.4 x 20.6 x 3 cm. 424 pp. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Language & Linguistics; Chinese language--Writing--History; ISBN: 0002721619. ISBN/EAN: 9780002721615. Add. Inventory No: 250112LF4708.
Add this copy of China, Empire of the Written Symbol to cart. $45.98, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by The Harvill Press.
Add this copy of China, Empire of the Written Symbol" to cart. $64.10, new condition, Sold by Chidoc5 Rare Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Highland Park, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Harvill.
Add this copy of China, Empire of the Written Symbol" to cart. $105.75, new condition, Sold by Chidoc5 Rare Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Highland Park, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Harvill.
Add this copy of China, Empire of the Written Symbol to cart. $177.30, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by The Harvill Press.
