Traditional images of the lion are iconic cultural symbols of China. The lion is believed to be one of the most auspicious animals in Chinese folk culture. Images of the creature gradually gained popularity throughout the country as they spread from religious venues to people's homes. With their distinctive national character and regional features, rugged appearance and excellent craftsmanship, Chinese stone lions are favorites of the Chinese people.This book focuses on the development of stone lion carving, the evolution of its designs, the folk culture the creatures exemplify, the principles for stone lion carving, and the various styles and uses of stone lions. On these pages are more than 300 photographs of the carved beasts from nearly 20 regions in China.

ClothartisoneofthemoststrikingformsofChinese.folkartsandcrafts.Madeofclothandothermaterials,andincorporatedwiththemesthatreflectpeople'slongingforagoodlife,theclothitemsaremadewithtechniquessimilartothoseusedforotherformsofhandiwork,yettheypossesstheirowndistinctivestyle.Methodsofcraftsmanshipincludecutting,sewing,cross-stitch,braiding,embroidery,pastingandapplique.Thebrightlycoloreditemscomeinavarietyofshapesandstyles.Lightweightandpractical,theycapturethesimplicityofChinesefolkart.InancientChina,manyitemsfordailyuseweremadeofcloth.Thesepiecesarenotonlybeautifulbutalsohaveartisticappealandpracticalvalue.Thisbookhasacollectionofover200photographsofclotharticlesfromShandong,ShanxiandShaanxiprovinceswhichshould,helpfamiliarizereaderswithoneofChinasmostpopulartraditionalarts.

该书系“高等学校美育教材系列”之一种，中国艺术研究院萧默研究员著。书中系统讲解了被称为“文化纪念碑”的建筑艺术的基本特点、历史的演变及文化内涵。在此基础上，作者又以丰富精美的图片、生动的语言，对中外建筑史上著名的建筑艺术作品进行了精辟的分析，使读者不仅获得艺术审美的愉悦，还能深深体会到其中文化和历史的意蕴。掩卷沉思，再去面对那些城市的新建筑或旅游胜地古老的人文景观，你定会惊异自己眼光的变化。 建筑艺术是艺术诸多门类中一个重要门类，在西方，经常被置于所有艺术最重要的地位。本书由打开一个新世界、东方人本主义、“天人合一”、文明的另一些源头、西方世界、在“天方夜谭”的国度和终于回归于平民八部分组成。书中介绍了建筑艺术语言、东亚建筑精神、中国人的智慧、古代欧洲建筑、建筑、埃及、西