books by China Intercontinental Press     books:     China Intercontine...      The Architectural Art of Ancient China Li Zhurun (Author) Lou Qingxi (Author) China Intercontinental Press, 2002 At the mere mention of a civilization, we invariably call to mind those monumental buildings that are characteristic of it. At the mere mention of the Chinese civilization, we invariably call to mind the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace that highlight its unique magnificence and beauty. Great buildings ...             Urbanatomy: Shanghai 2008 Urbanatomy Guides China Intercontinental Press, 2008 Wow - Shanghai is exploding right now Got my hands on an Urbanatomy Shanghai book from my friend who has just come back from there on holiday. This book is crazy - it covers about every inch of the city. It is kind of split into two parts - the front focusing oneach area of the city, the back on a load of ...             Chinese Folk ARTS Jin Zhilin China Intercontinental Press, 2004 Part of the Cultural China Series, this book is a perfect entry for anyone seeking an introduction to Chinese folk arts. It provides an in-depth look at folk arts, undertaking serious discussion of the core characteristics and social context of various forms, as well as an overview of folk artists themselves. The author offers a detailed study of ...             The Jews in China (Updated Edition) Pan Guang China Intercontinental Press, 2005 This title is an extensive, mainly photographic record of the subject edited by Professor Pan Guang, an outstanding Chinese scholar in the field. It covers, in successive sections, the centuries-old Jewish community in Kaifeng of which only a few, assimilated descendants are discernible today; the scores to hundreds of Baghdadi Jewish traders who ...             Chinese Clothing Hua Mei; Yu Hong; Zhang Lei China Intercontinental Press, 2005 Part of the educational and beautifully produced Cultural China Series, this book focuses on the long history of garments and ornaments in China, which are considered one of the necessities of life, as well part of China?s traditional craft heritage. This book discusses the development of garment making through archeological investigation, and the ...             Chinese Tea Liu Tong China Intercontinental Press, 2005 China is the homeland of tea, taking a leading position in the planting, producing and drinking of tea. The book describes many aspects of Chinese tea such as its types, producing procedure, utensils, taste, ceremony, drinking customs and philosophy. Color photos throughout the book.             Ethnic Groups in China Wang Can China Intercontinental Press, 2004 Every ethic group in China has a long history, its unique culture, and its charms. Every ethnic group has retained, in one way or another, its own fine traditions, and is also facing opportunities and challenges in modernization. Readers can find in this book the basic facts about the ethnic minorities who account for about 10% of China's ...             Chinese Gardens Lou Qingxi China Intercontinental Press, 2003 Excellent! Great insights into the "art form" Chinese Garden as well as a complimentary sightseeing guide. Written by a Chinese professor of "history and ancient architecture and theory", this book not only describes the "now to be seen", but also the "why" and "how it came to ...             The Jews in Tianjin Anna Song China Intercontinental Press, 2004 Over 180 photographs and images paint a moving record of the history of Jews in Tianjin. Although little has been recorded about their presence there, Jews?primarily from Eastern Europe?were in Tianjin for over a hundred years. This beautifully produced book sheds light on an important chapter of Tianjin history.             Tibetan Costumes and Ornaments An Xu China Intercontinental Press, 2002 Tibetan Costumes and Ornaments looks at Tibetan costumes and ornaments that embody the long history and culture of various ethnic groups living in Tibet. It is in six chapters: Features of costumes and ornaments, Costumes and ornaments of various localities, Official garments, Monks¡¯ garments, costumes and ornaments worn in Tibetan operas and ...             Chinese Traditional Costumes and Ornaments Compiled by Zang Yingchun (Author) China Intercontinental Press, 2003 China's traditional costumes mirror, from a cultural perspective, the Chinese society and the mental outlook of the Chinese people in different periods of history. While an important carrier of the traditional ChineseCulture in its entirety, traditional costumes themselves became a complete cultural system, in fact a unique system of ...             Chinese Paper Cutting China Intercontinental Press, 2004 Thousands of years of Chinese traditional culture is showcased in this beautifully designed book. Over 100 images with descriptive text of each fascinating design. In English and Chinese.             Story of the Silk Road Zhang Yiping China Intercontinental Press, 2005 The Silk Road refers to a route between Asia and Europe for exchange of goods and communication of ideas. The road was made literally by the steps of traders and nomads in wild, boundless desert and wastelands. The book describes the origin and development of the Silk Road as early as the 2nd century BC. Major topics include Zhang Qian Journey to ...             Peking Opera (Cultural China Series) Xu Chengbei China Intercontinental Press, 2003 Since its ironical origins from South China, and not Beijing, the Peking Opera is the most popular form of Chinese entertainment. The author gives information on the Peking Opera¡¯s makeup, music and acting techniques. It also has biographies of renowned Peking Opera performers and its two-centuries-old history. With b&w and color photos.             GLIMPSES OF CHINA A Selection of Chinese Photographic Works China Intercontinental Press, 2000 Softcover with dustjacket 10 1/4" X 9 3/4" 94pp. Color & B/W Photos. Text and captions in Chinese and English.          products you might be interested in search for books architectural, ornaments, photographic, selection, traditional, urbanatomy      toavi.com    web we recommend Excellent! randomly chosen book: The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism