Animal Motifs in Asian Art

Animal Motifs in Asian Art
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 318
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ISBN-10 : 9780486147307
ISBN-13 : 0486147304
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Book Synopsis Animal Motifs in Asian Art by : Katherine M. Ball

Download or read book Animal Motifs in Asian Art written by Katherine M. Ball and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-07-28 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highly readable authoritative reference, rich with sidelights from literature and legend, explains animal symbolism in art of the Far East. The 673 black-and-white illustrations depict dragons, tigers, bats, butterflies, elephants, and other creatures.


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