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，
China has a long history of agriculture, so in the earliest stages its festivals were intimately tied up with farming. Today, the Chinese continue to celebrate these festivals, bringing them even closer to their ancestors, creators of a splendid culture.
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.
了解中国的历程，不仅仅是仰视她呈现出的大国风范， 重要的还是在点滴生活中去体味她散发的内在魅力。只有生活中的亲密接触，才能让你真切地去感受和理解中国和中国人。 博大精深的饮食文化、崇尚自然的茶道精神、源远流长的美酒佳酿，传承千年，折射出中国人真挚热烈的情感和平和从容的气质。中国人茶余饭后的休闲娱乐 是千姿百态，而跟随天意去呵护身心，蕴含着中国人颐养天年的真谛。 此刻，中国的美食准备挑战你的味觉神经，佳茗和美酒带你回到梦中的东方，千年积淀的智慧游艺即将唤醒你沉睡的心灵，而华夏的养生之道正在为你开启关爱身体的哲学之门。这一段活色生香的中国生活之旅，等待着你来尽情地领略。
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.
中国店铺的招牌和幌子分别是店铺和行业的标志，统称招幌，是中国商业习俗的表现形式之一。中国招幌随商品交易出现而产生，在商品经济发展中不断汰旧推新，生生灭灭，历久传承。 本书收集19世纪与20世纪之交流行于市面上的各业招幌图式约百种，并配以相应的表现店铺、作坊、市街景象的绘画、摄影作品。旨在重现沉没于历史岁月中的市井商情和街市景观，读者借着这些静态和动态的图像，结合书中文字，或可对中国招幌的产生、发展、演变及其中蕴蓄的民俗文化，以及与之相关的古人、古事和商品知识有约略的了解。
《中国节日(英文版)》内容简介：Thecultureoffestivalsrooteddeeplyinthepeople,anditthusshowsitsenormousvitality.Inspiteofthechangeoftimes,ithasgraduallybeepartoftheheritagesofthecolorfulChinesecivilization.ThesefestivalswillprovideanentrytothecharmingChinesefolkcultures.
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.
Chinahasalonghistoryofagriculture,sointheearlieststagesitsfestivalswereintimatelytiedupwithfarming.Today,theChinesecontinuetocelebratethesefestivals,bringingthemevenclosertotheirancestors,creatorsofasplendidculture.
了解中国的历程，不仅仅是仰视她呈现出的大国风范， 重要的还是在点滴生活中去体味她散发的内在魅力。只有生活中的亲密接触，才能让你真切地去感受和理解中国和中国人。 博大精深的饮食文化、崇尚自然的茶道精神、源远流长的美酒佳酿，传承千年，折射出中国人真挚热烈的情感和平和从容的气质。中国人茶余饭后的休闲娱乐 是千姿百态，而跟随天意去呵护身心，蕴含着中国人颐养天年的真谛。 此刻，中国的美食准备挑战你的味觉神经，佳茗和美酒带你回到梦中的东方，千年积淀的智慧游艺即将唤醒你沉睡的心灵，而华夏的养生之道正在为你开启关爱身体的哲学之门。这一段活色生香的中国生活之旅，等待着你来尽情地领略。
Brick carving is a special genre of art extensivel2 applied in architectural decor, especially of the traditional type. Based on bricks, pottery and th art of stone carving, the form is traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-221 BC). With its distinct national overtones, the art has gathered for itself a significant niche in the histo f carving and sculpture. ollected in this book are more than 200 beautiful pictures covering a full range of topicality such as carving on screen walls, windows and doors, eaves and rooftops, as well as stucco sculpture and glazed bricks, exuding great artistic appeal. The book, prefaced by a treatise, is designed as part of the efforts to pass on and advance China's tradition, culture, and may also serve as a reference for artists and designers.
中国具有悠久而辉煌的历史：三千年没有间断的、有文献记录的历史，五千年有确切、清晰的口头传说的历史，七千年有考古发掘证实的历史，五十万年有实物证实的人类发展过程重要阶段的历史。中国的历史文化和壮丽的中华河山结合在一起，构成泱泱中华无穷魅力亦即软实力的重要组成部分。《历史之旅(德文版)》要带领对中国历史文化有兴趣的读者们去进行一次历史之旅，亲临那些中国历史发生地或相关地，观看甚至触摸那些历史的遗存，倾听岁月留下的遗响，去感知某个历史人物的气息，去感受和认识中国历史的辉煌。
Brick carving is a special genre of art extensivel2 applied in architectural decor, especially of the traditional type. Based on bricks, pottery and th art of stone carving, the form is traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-221 BC). With its distinct national overtones, the art has gathered for itself a significant niche in the histo f carving and sculpture. ollected in thiook are more than 200 beautiful pictures covering a full range of topicality such as carving on screen walls, windows and doors, eaves and rooftops, as well as stucco sculpture and glazed bricks, exuding great artistic appeal. The book, prefaced by a treatise, is designed as part of the efforts to pass on and advance China's tradition, culture, and may also serve as a reference for artists and designers.
