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Chinese Paper Offerings (Images of Asia) - Hardcover

Cave, Roderick

 
9780195903560: Chinese Paper Offerings (Images of Asia)

Synopsis

Throughout the Chinese world, charms and decorations made of paper play a central role in popular celebrations and religious ceremonies alike. From joss papers meant to be burned soon after purchase to the most beautiful New Year prints, this book surveys the breadth of Chinese ceremonial paper products, exploring their creation and distribution, their uses, and their character as artefacts of a living folk art.

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About the Author

Roderick Cave is Professor of Division of Information Studies at the School of Applied Science, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

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