C. A. S. Williams
Auteur de Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives
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Œuvres de C. A. S. Williams
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- Nom légal
- Williams, Charles Alfred Speed
- Date de naissance
- 1884
- Date de décès
- 20th Century
- Sexe
- male
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Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 3
- Membres
- 284
- Popularité
- #82,067
- Évaluation
- 3.6
- Critiques
- 5
- ISBN
- 9
Special emphasis is placed on those historical, legendary, or supernatural persons, animals, and objects that recur frequently as symbols or emblems in the art and literature (of Japan and Korea, as well as of China): Lao Tzu, the phoenix, the Eight Immortals, the Twelve Ornaments, and so on. Chinese customs and observances are recorded, and there are numerous articles on general topics (agriculture, medicine, astrology, costume, drama); arts and crafts (carpets, lacquer, shop signs, calligraphy); religion and folk beliefs; natural history; music; and many other subjects.… (plus d'informations)