This standard reference, long familiar to students of Chinese culture, emphasizes the historical, legendary, or supernatural persons, animals and objects as symbols in art and literature. 402 illustrations.
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The Theory and Practice of the Mandala by Giuseppe Tucci Leading authority examines mandala theory, tells how it's used, considers its doctrinal basis, its use as a means of reintegration, its symbolism, its liturgy, more.
Chinese Architecture: A Pictorial History by Liang Ssu-ch'eng, Wilma Fairbank Based on years of unprecedented field studies by the author, more than 240 rare photographs and drawings depict temples, pagodas, tombs, bridges, and imperial palaces. 152 halftones, 94 diagrams.
Animal Motifs in Asian Art: An Illustrated Guide to Their Meanings and Aesthetics by Katherine M. Ball Highly readable authoritative reference, rich with sidelights from literature and legend, explains animal symbolism in art of the Far East. The 673 black-and-white illustrations depict dragons, tigers, bats, butterflies, elephants, and other creatures.
