Outlines of Chinese symbolism and art motives
Subtitle: an alphabetical compendium of antique legends and beliefs, as reflected in the manners and customs of the Chinese
By: C. A. S. Williams.
Edition: 3d rev. ed.
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 1976
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 472
ISBN-13: 9780486233727
Subjects: Folklore -- China; Symbolism in folklore -- China; China -- Social life and customs
Description: 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 (of Japan and Korea, as well as of China): including Lao Tzu, the phoenix, the Eight Immortals, the Twelve Ornaments. Among the subjects covered are chapters on Chinese customs and observances, agriculture, medicine, astrology, costume, drama, arts and crafts, folk beliefs, natural history, and music.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Reprint of the 1941 ed. published by Kelly and Walsh, Shanghai.