This is a book focuse on the historical and current affairsconcerning stability and development in Xinjiang. It has beenwritten with the purpose of respecting history, clarifying thetruth, and basing on the reality.
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．
中国结是中国的一种古老的民间艺术，它是以柔软的五彩丝绳为材料，通过灵巧的双手把各种蕴涵吉祥的图案编成美丽的结饰。 中国结的历史悠久，它起源于中国的上古时代，作为结饰的形成是在周代，广泛使用于明清时代。在现代中国结也有广泛的应用：如装饰在服装、服饰上、家居装饰上；有的甚至于把中国结的形象用于标志设计上，例如中国联通的标志、2008年北京申奥的标志都是出自传统中国结的造型演化而来的。中国结已经成为现人共追慕中国古老文化的一种“情节”了。 本片介绍基本的七种中国结编结方法。
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.
Ethnic architecture is mainly influenced by such factors as climate, environment,folk-customs, culture and history. Such architecture in China reflects the time period, the characferistics of the ethnic group, local and regional conditions as well as beliefs about life, all in combination with the natural environment. The structures are not only places for people to live, but also places for them to hold cultural activities. The architecture reflects the social concepts and aesthetic notions of the ethnic groups and due to its attention to ethic and conformity to rites and music it also expresses the national culture.
《中国绘画三千年》为《中国文化与文明丛书》的首卷，由中国外文出版社和美国耶鲁大学出版社共同策划、编辑，并同时推出中、英文版，向全世界发行。 本书共有文字30余万，收入画作图片约330幅，全书分为六章，各章文字由当今卓有建树的六位中美艺术史论家分别撰写。他们以其各具特色的论述方法和风格阐述了中国画的起源、发展，各历史时期所呈现的特点及流派、画家和作品。文中首次采用了许多鲜为人知的原始资料，读者从中可以了解中西方在中国画研究方面所取得的*成果。 书中的画作图片广泛收集于中、美、英、法、日等国著名的美术馆、博物馆及私家珍藏，其中有不少是从未刊印过的上乘之作。 为便于读者查阅，书后附有中国历代纪年表、宋元明清皇帝年表、历代画家名录等相关资料。
With its long history and elegant technique, the Chinese papercut is treasured for its highly artistic, practical and ornamental appeal. Demanding superb skill, with a feel for paper and shape that centers on shadow and contour, the papercut has formed a unique artistic style and is popularly used in folk activity and the daily life of Chinese people. Displaying over 300 papercuts by diverse folk papercut craftspeople from 21 areas, with a detailed introduction, the book helps readers gain a more rofound understanding of the art of the Chinese papercut.
木雕是一种历史悠久的艺术形式，它是完美的工艺，其艺术水平高，是我国一项重要的历史文化遗产。 本书从历史演变中的木雕艺术的特点，主要学校的民间木雕，主要的装饰主题，和装饰图案的民间建筑这四个方面进行了系统的介绍，同时提供了超过200个精美图片涉及近40类不同雕刻类型，使读者能真正捕捉到我国优雅美妙的民间木雕艺术。
《跟着罗罗游中国(罗罗逛动物园)》(作者林琳) 由中国孔子学院教师与美国教师共同撰写文稿，美国 著名儿童画家作画，在多个美国学校的小朋友中进行 调研，反复修改而成。《跟着罗罗游中国(罗罗逛动 物园)》以一个美国小孩的眼睛看中国，语言纯正、 画面生动，妙趣横生，实为中英文双语教学的上佳读 物。
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.
Chinese folk embroidery is a type of arts and crafts for both esthetic appreciation and practical use. The embroidered works have high decorative value, often with exquisite designs, and represent Chinese folk culture and traditional spirits. This book collects over 200 illustrations in 39 categories of folk embroidered works by the Han, Miao, Tujia, Yao, Dong, Tibetan, Dai and Manchu peoples. The accompanying detailed introductions will allow readers to truly appreciate the magnificence of folk embroideries.
