China''s Museums

Informationen zum Autor Li Xianyao is the former deputy president of the Beijing Natural Museum, vice president of the Beijing Museum Academy and a visiting professor of Beijing Normal University. He has published widely on the subject of China's museums. Klappentext This book provides an illustrated guide to China's numerous museums! and will inspire all those with interests in Chinese history. Zusammenfassung A great number of objects and artifacts have been preserved on China's vast territory! many of which are now on display in museums across China. This illustrated introduction provides a guide to China's numerous museum collections! and will inspire future visitors and all those with an interest in Chinese history. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. National treasures; 2. The contributions of China's ethnic minorities; 3. Tracing the path of history; 4. Treasures of China's grottoes; 5. Subterranean imperial palaces; 6. Hua-xia civilization; 7. Assembly of talents: arts and literature; 8. Gardens and architectural monuments; 9. The homes of our forebears: archaeology; 10. Marvels of heaven and earth: natural history; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.

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• Authors: Xianyao Li, Xianyao (Beijing Normal University) Li, Xianyao (Beijing Normal University) Luo Li, Xianyao Luo Li, Li Xianyao, Zhewen Luo, Luo Zhewen, Li Xianyao, Luo Zhewen
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.03.2011
• EAN: 9780521186902
• ISBN: 978-0-521-18690-2
• No. of pages: 218
• Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture; Introductions to Chinese Cultu; Introductions to Chinese Culture
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art