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From the very early yin/yang cosmology to later developments of Daoist and Confucian philosophies and ethics, Chinese animals gained new meanings related to their historical contexts. This book explores these new findings, using the colourful animal images and their evolving symbolic meanings to gain insight into aspects of Chinese art.

Decoded Messages

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      Publisher: Yale University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 15/09/2009
      ISBN13: 9780300141528, 978-0300141528
      ISBN10: 0300141521

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From the very early yin/yang cosmology to later developments of Daoist and Confucian philosophies and ethics, Chinese animals gained new meanings related to their historical contexts. This book explores these new findings, using the colourful animal images and their evolving symbolic meanings to gain insight into aspects of Chinese art.

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