Highly readable authoritative reference, rich with sidelights from literature and legend, explains animal symbolism in art of the Far East. The 673 black-and-wh

During the Ming Dynasty numerous new animal themes were created to convey political and ethical messages current at court. As the result a sophisticated languag

Describes historical, legendary, and supernatural persons, animals, and objects that recur as symbols in Oriental art and literature

With over 630 striking color photos and illustrations, this Chinese art guide focuses on the rich tapestry of symbolism which makes up the basis of traditional

China has an age-old zoomorphic tradition. The First Emperor was famously said to have had the heart of a tiger and a wolf. The names of foreign tribes were tra