Creatures Real and Imaginary in Chinese and Japanese Art: An Identification Guide
Author:   Walther G. von Krenner ,  Ken Jeremiah
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
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9780786497287


Pages:   180
Publication Date:   24 July 2015
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Walther G. von Krenner ,  Ken Jeremiah
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780786497287


ISBN 10:   0786497289
Pages:   180
Publication Date:   24 July 2015
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents Preface Introduction Part I: The Lion in Worldwide Cultures Part II: The Lion in China Between pages 38 and 39 are 8 plates with 16 color images Part III: The Ch’i-lin (Qilin) or Unicorn Part IV: Other ­Pi-Hsieh (Fabulous Animals) Part V: The Lion in Japan Part VI: Other Mammals Between pages 98 and 99 are 8 plates with 14 color images Part VII: Humanoid Creatures and Other Types of Yokai Conclusion Appendix A: Chinese Dynasties Appendix B: A Chronological Outline of Japanese History Appendix C: Edo Period Eras (1600–1867) Appendix D: The Lion Design in Asia Notes Bibliography Index

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Walther G. von Krenner has worked as an artist, art dealer and curator since 1960, specializing in Chinese and Japanese works. He lives in Kalispell, Montana. Ken Jeremiah has written extensively about spiritual and religious phenomena. He lives in Narragansett, Rhode Island, and runs tour groups to Japan, Italy and other countries yearly.

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