Insights into Chinese Culture 中国文化读本（英文版） 叶朗(Ye Lang) 朱良志(Zhu Liangzhi) PDG 外语教学与研究出版社 FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS
Featuring the distinctive heights of Chinese culture,the authors share with you their insights into the concepts and passions of the Chinese nation over the past 5,000 years.On reading through this historical range of remarkable creativity and flair for innovation,still evident today in living artistic masterpieces and folk traditions,you soon acquire a better understanding of the cultural character,life views,aesthetic pursuits and national spirit of the Chinese people.Through every work of art or architecture,a fascinating story or legend unfolds. 个宿酸黄教有 网址：http:∥www.Itrp.com 定价：98.00元
sights into Chinese Culture 中国文化读本（英文版） 作者/Author 叶朗(Ye Lang) 7 米良志(Zhu Liangzhi) 译者/Translators: 章思英(Zhang Siying) 陈海燕(Chen Haiyan) 英文审i订/English Consultants: May Yee(加拿大) Krisantha Sri Bhaggiyadatta(加拿大） 外语教学与研究出版社 FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS 北京BEUING
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Preface The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing,with athletes and visitors attending from 205 countries and regions,will be the largest ever Olympic Games in history. Since the dawning of the 21st century,the international community has been paying greater attention to China.People around the world want to learn more about Chinese culture in more comprehensive and profound ways.The Beijing Olympics will provide just such an opportunity.Friends from all parts of the world will savor the 5,000-year-long culture of this country and see what modern China is really like today. It is at such a hopeful time that Professors Ye Lang and Zhu Liangzhi have written this book to share with readers their insights into Chinese culture. Several years ago,Professor Ye Lang and I became friends when we worked together in initiating aesthetic education programs for children and youth,in an effort to improve their overall qualifications.Professor Ye is an influential philosopher and aesthetics scholar in contemporary China.In 2002 and 2003. he concurrently served as the dean for three departments at Peking University: Philosophy,Religious Studies,and Arts.Professor Zhu has long been engaged in research in Chinese philosophy and arts,with his special focus on Zen Buddhism,painting,calligraphy,and landscape gardening. Beyond general knowledge,this book provides a detailed,vivid introduction to certain unique features and highlights of Chinese culture.The authors have attempted to represent the spirit and core values of Chinese culture,especially those with universal significance.They have also tried to exemplify the inner world,the life views and aesthetic interests of the Chinese people.They hope this book will serve as a popular introduction to Chinese culture for readers both in China and abroad.At the same time,they also hope their insights can provide
a new perspective for readers to gain a deeper understanding of the true essence of Chinese culture. Subjects covered in his book range from ancient wonders such as the Forbidden City,the Great Wall,the Terracotta Army,and traditional residences of ordinary people.to enduring artworks of calligraphy,painting,landscape gardening, Peking Opera,and porcelain.Under the authors'pen,these subjects have all been imbued with a living spirit to epitomize Chinese people's real life interests. Even in a game of go,the authors have discovered"kindred friendship"among the players,who play a"good game"through principles of cooperation and coexistence.In the description and analysis of A Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival,or of Old Beijing and Old Shanghai.the authors provide readers with glimpses of Chinese people's contentment with a peaceful and harmonious life. This is perhaps part of the reason why Chinese culture has lasted for thousands of years. Not only is the text written in a superbly fluent and fascinating way,the accompanying illustrations also bring to life the splendor of many aspects of Chinese culture. The publication of Insights into Chinese Culture is a timely addition to the content of the"People's Olympics." 孝旅浅 Li Lanqing Vice Premier of China from 1993 to 2003
Contents Wisdom and Beliefs 1.Confucian Thought on Heaven and Humanity. .3 Confucius on Heaven:the Source of Everything Confucius on People:ren(仁)andi(礼) Confucius on the State of Life 2.Laozi's Philosophy of Non-action. .11 Naturalness and Non-action The Philosophy of Non-contention Returning to a Newborn State 3.Sunzi's Art of War:Source for All Books on War 9 The Strategic Thoughts of Sunzi The Dialectical Thinking of Sunzi Sunzi's Cautions Against War Sunzi's Wisdom Beyond the Military 4.The Temple of Heaven:Reverence with Awe and Gratitude. .27 Ceremonial Offerings of the Emperor Holding Nature in Awe Humanity and Heaven in Communion 5.Eco-awareness in Traditional Chinese Culture. .33 The Philosophy of"Life" Ecological Aesthetics Humans at One with Other Living Things Grealivity and Cxchange 6.Chinese Characters:Poetic Symbols .43 Symbols of Sentiment Graceful Olympic Symbols
7.The Silk Road . .49 Zhang Qian.Trail Blazer Opening to the“West" Murals in the Kuche Grottoes 8.Openness of the Great Tang. .57 Arts from All Corners of the World Religious Diversity Seeking Buddhist Truths Chang'an as an International Metropolis 9.Zheng He's Voyages to the Western Seas .65 Advanced Navigation Civilization Spreading Peace 10.The Great Wall. .71 Aspiration for Peace Separation and Integration Spirit of the Great Wall Wonder of the Great Wall 11.The Forbidden City:Glorious and Awe-inspiring. ** 79 Concealed Contours of a Dragon The Colors of the Forbidden City ☑rl and/Testhelics 12.Music:Govern the Country,Nourish the Mind .87 Governance Through Music Consoling the Mind with Music 13.Spiritual Essence in Bronzeware. 93 Great Ding for Yu Lotus and Crane Kettles Galloping Horse Overtaking a Flying Swallow
14.A Silent Army. 99 Discovery of the Terracotta Army Vivid Sculpture 15.The Eternal Smile of the Buddha. 105 Beautiful Guanyin in the Mogao Grottoes Smiling Buddha in the Maijishan Grottoes Buddha of Brightness in the Longmen Grottoes Compassionate Buddha of Qingzhou 16.Flying Strokes of Calligraphy. 113 Rhythm of Calligraphy Wang Xizhi and Preface to the Lanting Pavilion Collection "Hidden Style"of the Yan Script 17.The Charm of Ink and Wash. 11g Black-and-White World Shaping Beyond Likeness Landscape Painting of the Song and Yuan Dynasties Innovation after the Ming and Qing Dynasties 18.Porcelain-Calling Card of Chinese Culture .131 Nature's Craft Pure Blue-and-White Porcelain A Subtle and Reserved World Shape and Imagery 19.Gardens South of the Yangtze River. .139 A Winding Path to Places of Interest Fascinating Stones A Sense of Space 20.Peking Opera:Artistry of Performers. 149 The Delights of Peking Opera Masks Peking Opera Performance:Sing,Speak,Act,and Fight
The Beauty of a"Virtual World" "Watching a Play Is Watching Famous Actors" Mei Lanfang,Great Peking Opera Artist 21.A Variety of Splendid Folk Arts. .159 Cloisonne:Artifacts with the Gleam of Precious Gems New Year Pictures:Enhancing the Festive Atmosphere Papercuts:a World Created with Scissors Embroidery:Ten Fingers Like a Spring Breeze Shadow Play:the Art of Light and Shadow Folk Customs 22.Urban Customs in A Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival. 171 A Horizontal Scroll of the Scenery along the Bianhe River Urban Civilization of the Northern Song Dynasty 23.Customs and Charms of Old Beijing .179 Food in Old Beijing Alleys and Hawkers'Cries Bustling Tiangiao Temple Fairs in Old Beijing Leisure Life in Old Beijing 24.Modern Glamour of Old Shanghai 191 The Most Open City Fashion Seekers Shikumen and the Customs of the Alleys 25.Traditional Costumes. 201 Graceful Tang-style Fashion Beautiful Cheongsam Natural Wax Printing Splendid Stage Costumes