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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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