Calligraphy and Power in Contemporary Chinese Society
Author | : Yuehping Yen |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 285 |
Release | : 2004-08-02 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781134370610 |
ISBN-10 | : 113437061X |
Rating | : 4/5 (1X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Calligraphy and Power in Contemporary Chinese Society by : Yuehping Yen
Download or read book Calligraphy and Power in Contemporary Chinese Society written by Yuehping Yen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unusual and interesting book is a fascinating account of the world of Chinese writing. It examines Chinese space and the political and social use of writing as propaganda, a publicity booster and as a ladder for social climbing.