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Chinese Clothing
Mei Hua
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Description for Chinese Clothing
Paperback. This illustrated introduction to Chinese clothing discusses the development and transformation of distinctive Chinese fashions through the ages. Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture. Num Pages: 170 pages, 179 colour illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPC; AKTH; JFCK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 157 x 9. Weight in Grams: 318. Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture. 170 pages, 179 colour illus. 1 map. This illustrated introduction to Chinese clothing discusses the development and transformation of distinctive Chinese fashions through the ages. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1FPC; AKTH; JFCK. Dimension: 226 x 157 x 9. Weight: 318.
Chinese clothing has undergone continuous transformations throughout history, providing a reflection of the culture in place at any given time. A wealth of archaeological findings coupled with ancient mythology, poetry and songs enable us to see the development of distinctive Chinese fashions through the ages. This illustrated introductory survey takes the reader through traditional Chinese clothing, ornamentation and ceremonial wear, discusses the importance of silk and the diverse costumes of China's ethnic groups before considering modern trends and China's place in the fashion world today.
Chinese clothing has undergone continuous transformations throughout history, providing a reflection of the culture in place at any given time. A wealth of archaeological findings coupled with ancient mythology, poetry and songs enable us to see the development of distinctive Chinese fashions through the ages. This illustrated introductory survey takes the reader through traditional Chinese clothing, ornamentation and ceremonial wear, discusses the importance of silk and the diverse costumes of China's ethnic groups before considering modern trends and China's place in the fashion world today.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
170
Condition
New
Series
Introductions to Chinese Culture
Number of Pages
170
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521186896
SKU
V9780521186896
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99-1
About Mei Hua
Mei Hua is Professor of Women's Studies at Tianjin Normal University and head of the Huamei Clothing Ornament Culturology Study. A columnist for People's Daily, she has published widely on the subject of Chinese clothing and culture.
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