China, Vol. 3 of 4 (Classic Reprint): Its Costume, Arts, Manufactures, &C: Its Costume, Arts, Manufactures, &c (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
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Explore the vivid tapestry of Chinese life, from roof gardens to street theaters, in this richly illustrated volume. This edition surveys traditional dress, architecture, music, crafts, and daily customs with eye for detail and curiosity about how people lived, worked, and celebrated in historic China.
In these pages you’ll encounter:
- A look at attire and manners across regions, including the roles and fashions of Tartar and Chinese women.
- Descriptions of roofs, tiles, palace varnish, and decorative figures that crown homes and public buildings.
- Insights into Chinese music, instruments, and the rise of vocal and instrumental forms, with notes on notation and tuning.
- Stories of common trades and crafts, from itinerant artisans to firework displays and puppet theatres.
- Reflections on family life, filial piety, and social norms that shaped daily behavior.
What you’ll experience:
- Close observations of architecture, art, and craft traditions.
- Explanations of musical theory and instrument design as seen in historical practice.
- Vignettes about ancient and early modern Chinese society, its customs, and daily routines.
- A window into performance arts, including puppetry and choreographed displays.
Ideal for readers of cultural history and those curious about daily life in historical China, this book blends plates, narrative, and period commentary to illuminate a world of invention, beauty, and social etiquette.
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Excerpt from China, Vol. 3 of 4: Its Costume, Arts, Manufactures, &C
Most of the private houses Of Pekin and the other cities of China, have ter races on the roofs, where they cultivate flowers and shrubs: the Chinese, and more particularly the women, take great pleasure in walking on them.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from China, Vol. 3 of 4: Its Costume, Arts, Manufactures, &C
China: Its Costume, Arts, Manufactures, &c. was written by M. Breton in 1812. This is a 174 page book, containing 19363 words and 18 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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