China and Japan (Cultures and Costumes,Symbols of Their Period) (Library Binding)

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China is a vast country that covers a fifth of the Asian continent. It encompasses over 55 different ethnic groups and is one of the world's oldest living cultures. China chose to isolate itself from the rest of the world for thousands of years, and, until the 1700s, many images of China were still based on descriptions given by the explorer Marco Polo centuries earlier: China was an exotic land, full of mystery and excitement. Japan adopted and adapted many Chinese ideas - about writing philosophy, ways of governing, and ideals of beauty in clothing and ornamentation. Rooted in thousands of years of history, both nations have rich traditions reflected in the styling and beauty of their costumes. From the secret of Chinese silk, to the techniques of Japan's master swordmakers, "China and Japan" takes the reader through almost 10,000 years of costume history. Find out: what dragons and wild beasts had to do with fashion in China's imperial court; why Chinese women bound their feet; and, how samurai warriors prepared for battle.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers; 1st edition (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159084436X
• ISBN-13: 978-1590844366
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
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