Calligraphy and Power in Contemporary Chinese Society
Download or Read eBook Calligraphy and Power in Contemporary Chinese Society PDF 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.
| Author | : Yuehping Yen |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 285 |
| Release | : 2004-08-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781134370610 |
| ISBN-13 | : 113437061X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Calligraphy and Power in Contemporary Chinese Society by : Yuehping Yen
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.
