Chinese literature is jointly created by 56 nationalities.Apart from Han nationality, the minorities also have their long and glorious history. The literature created by Chinese minoritiescan compare with Han nationality in quantity and quality. TheChinese ethnic minority literature is a general term for the litera-ture of all the minorities except Han nationality within China.
In 101 Stories for foreigners to Understand Chinese People Yiand Bryan Ellis tell stories about their experiences living inChina to introduce elements of Chinese culture，etiquette andinterpersonal interaction． When they moved from New York City to Shanghai they readseveral guide books and thought they were pre-pared．But dozens ofsmall yet significant cultural differences caught them bysurprise！ Three years（and numerous faux pass misunderstandings andmisinterpretations）later，they have written this book to helpreaders benefit from their experiences．Their stories explain boththe“what’s”and the“why’s”of Chinese customs，So that readers canbetter understand and appreciate the Chinese way of thinking andliving．Often，what seems bizarre and strange at first makes perfectsense if you see it from a Chinese perspective．Yi and Bryan haveenjoyed learning about Chinese culture and hope that the readerswill enjoy this journey of discovery as well．
In prehistoric times， dwellings were crude， and tended to be similar in design the world over； they differed only in the availability of local building materials and the topography they had to adapt to。 As the techniques of production improved， the styles of clothing， cuisine， transportation， etc。 of different peoples gradually took on their own national colors and cultural characteristics。 The same was true for the shelters that people built to dwell in， and a wide diversity of styles formed all over the world。 Chinese residences， in particular， occupy a unique place in the history of world architecture。 Color Illustrations。
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在将近上千年的时间里，中国无论在经济上还是文化上，都遥遥领先于世界其他国家，以至于伏尔泰曾经这样赞颂中国： 中国人在道德和政治经济学、农业、生活必需的技艺等等方面已臻完美境地。 古人所取得的巨大成就，既是中国人无上的荣誉，也成了中国人甜蜜的负担。事实上，几乎后来所兴起的任何一种新的思想，都可以在更早的古人那里找到类似的说法，甚至在很多时候，古人说得更为清晰和透彻。这种独特的情形，逐渐造就了中国人重继承而不重开创的品格。中国的人文学者，更看重 言必有据 ， 字字皆有出处 ，强调自己的思想是溯源于古代的某位学者，而轻视那种标新立异、违背古人原则的理论。当贵古贱今成为一种社会风气时，即使要阐述一种全新的思想，也往往要先披上一层古人的外衣，借助于对古代典籍的再诠释而实现。也正因为如此，
The creators of Chinese folk art come from the working class masses of China's rural areas. They are mostly female laborers. A communal art, folk art would engender all of Chinese literature and all later art. Its presence is evident in everyday food, clothing, shelter and transportation; in traditional festivals, ceremonies and rituals, and in beliefs and taboos. As a living example of cultural heritage, it shows the continuity of Chinese culture from primitive society to present, a culture that bears distinct national and geographical characteristics. With this heritage, Chinese culture boasts the longest history and the richest historical sources, and of all cultures, considers itself the most widely shared and the most geographically distinct. Its cultural implication and art form accumulate a historical culture of 7,000-8,000 years dating back to primitive society.
Die chinesischen Neujahrsbilder (Nianhua) gehen auf die uralte chinesische Tradition der Neujahrsdekoration zurück. Neujahrsbilder sind eine faszinierende und beliebte Kunstform und nehmen innerhalb der traditionellen chinesischen Malerei einen eigenen Platz ein. Als Neujahrsbilder werden in lokalen Manufakturen hergestellte Bilder bezeichnet, die w hrend des chinesischen Neujahrs innerhalb und ausserhalb der Wohnungen angebracht werden. Unter dem Begriff Neujahrsbilder fallen alle zu diesem Zweck hergestellten Kunstwerke, die das Leben auf dem Land und in den St dten darstellen und von volkstümlichen Künstlern geschaffen oder in lokalen Manufakturen geschnitzt oder gemalt wurden. In diesem Band werden die wichtigsten Sujets der chinesischen Neujahrsbilder besprochen: Türg tter, Volksg tter, Kleinkinder und Sch nheiten, Brauchtum und Feiertage, Volkserz hlungen und lokale Opern. Die dargestellten Bilder werden mit kurzen Bildunterschriften erkl rt. Die meisten der in diesem Band zusammengestellten N
Beginning from the Neolithic Banpo Culture , China's ceramic industry has a history of over 6,000years. The earliest Neolithid earthenware with very few adornments mainly falls into three categories: storing,boiling and drinking vessels. By the late Neolithic Age, carving decorative patterns on the surface of earthen-ware became a common practice, and the burnished black pottery of the Longshan Culture~, which is as thin as eggshell, represents the highest technological level of baking earthenware at that time. The earliest glazed pottery appeared during the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1100 BC). Three achievements had been made in this period. Firstly, the combustion chamber, originally on one side, was built directly below the oven where earthen items were placed, thus heating the oven to a temperature of 1,18000. Secondly,as a result of the raised temperature, the white pottery made of kaolin and decorated with exquisite geometric and tao-tie~ designs were successfully baked. Finally, tile.invention of lime g
The art of clay figure modeling in China boasts a long history that dates back to the Neolithic Age (about 4,000 to 10,000 years B.E). For instance, some pottery pigs and sheep have been discovered at the 6,000 to 7,000-year-old Hemudu site in Zhejiang Province. And the life-size terra cotta warriors and horses unearthed in 1974 from the mausoleum of the First Emperor (259-210 BC) of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) have been referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World." In fact, archaeologists have excavated a great number of pottery figurines, animals, chariots, and boats from the tombs of the following Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220). Naturally, the funeral custom of burying figurines and objects with the dead gave impetus to the development of clay sculpture at that time.
I he art of stone carving has a long history in China. Created with astonishing skill, Chinese stone carvings are artistically appealing, highly functional as well as decorative, revealing distinctive national features and regional variations. This book deals with the history, varieties and schools of Chinese stone carving. It gives readers a comprehensive understanding of this time-honored folk art in concise terms.
外国人选购中国茶的实用指南，图文并茂，方便携带，实用性强。 How to Select series give you all the information you need to choose and buy jade, embroidery, tea, souvenirs, calligraphy and paintings in China with confidence. One in a series of three titles, it explains clearly and simply what to look for, where and how to shop in China, and questions you should ask. Great tips, price guides and cautionary advice ensure that you get the best value for your money.
《中国旗袍》向您讲述了旗袍是殖民化时代的、东方的、女性的、摩登的和性感的服饰神话。旗袍将东方传统和摩登风格混为一体，其似是而非的文化语义，代表了20世纪中国文化本质上的暧昧性。
《中国印(法文版)》中用图文并茂的形式向国内外读者介绍了博大精深的中国印文化。2008年毕竟奥运会的会徽“中国印”让世人重新认识了中国印文化的独特魅力。此印采用中国印章独特的形式，色彩红白相间，以汉字“京”的篆书形体为基础，造型极富动感，既体现了中国传统文化的深厚底蕴，又彰显出与时俱进的时代脉动，创意独具匠心，令人惊叹。
红色是北京的颜色，也是中国的象征。红色的宫墙，红色的灯笼，红色的婚礼，红色的春联，从古至今，北京的生活中充满红色的装饰主题。红色，构成了人们认同北京的颜色。红色是激情和运动的颜色；红色是喜庆与祥和的颜色；红色是民俗与文化的颜色；红色也是北京奥运会会徽颜色的主色。《中国红(德文版)》为德国版《中国红》，内中详细介绍了中国历代使用红色的风俗习惯。
New Year Picture (Nianhua) derives its name from the age-old custom of Chinese New Year decorations. A fascinating and popular art form, it in fact constitutes a separate branch of traditional Chinese ainting. The concept of New Year Picture refers to painted works made by local workshops and regularly posted inside and outside homes. New Year Picture encompasses all such paintings reflecting rural and urban lives, handmade by folk artisans, as well as those carved or produced and painted in local workshops. Folk New Yea~" Picture possesses colorful detail with abundant cultural and historical co~notations. here are five major categories of Chinese New Year Pictures discussed in this book: Door Gods, Folk Deities, Cute Babies and Beauties, Customs and Festivals, Stories and Local Operas. The principal images are explained with brief captions. Most of the New Year Pictures collected in this book are made by folk masters from every area of China.
《中国人的生活故事（第二辑）弱冠桃李》是《中国人的生活故事》系列读物的分册，是孔子学院总部/国家汉办专为汉语学习者选编的中文系列读物。本系列读物以腾讯网《中国人的一天》栏目为选题素材，通过呈现各行各业的普通中国人在一天中的工作、生活，向海内外的汉语学习者打开一扇了解当代中国社会之窗。图书以图带文，通过扫描二维码可以获得丰富多样的视听说资源，读者通过阅读本系列丛书，既可以通过图片、视频等直观感性地了解中国的地理、民俗、经济、社会、文化等，亦可在字里行间学习到全新、鲜活、实用的汉语语言知识。本书具有如下几个特色：地道丰富的中国社会和文化；图文并茂的趣味阅读；扫码提供真实丰富的视听说资源；覆盖老中青各年龄层读者；师生课堂内外教学、自学通用。《弱冠桃李》选取了6篇当代中国年轻人的故事
