The Chang Sha Kiln produced state of the art porcelain during the Tang Dynasty. This book is an appreciation of Chang Sha Kiln porcelain by a writer who has collected porcelain for ten years, and who has preserved more than 400 pieces from this famous kiln. The book contains a wealth of detail and is a memorial to Tang Dynasty art. This album is a collection of 85 representative pictures. The work of Chinese children was noted for mature skill and diversity of style.
Japan is a land of the old and the new, a blending of traditional culture and modern life styles.
It begins with a discussion of the origins of the Japanese people and the creation myth of Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess. The Sapporo Snow Festival is a world-famous yearly event begun in 1950 and the festival description is followed by information on life today in this modern prosperous country. Finally, the Cherry Blossom Festival focuses on the Japanese-American experience in the United States. There are recipes, games, and other activities. The historic text provides the background while the author's careful retelling of four folktales provide a more intimate sense of the culture.