ABSTRACT

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Culture offers an in-depth discussion of cultural aspects of China from the ancient period to the pre-modern era, lasting over 5,000 years, comprised of 7,000 word pieces by more than 20 world-leading academics and experts.

Addressing areas such as China studies, cultural studies, cultural management, and more specific areas – such as religion, opera, Chinese painting, Chinese calligraphy, material culture, performing arts, and visual arts – this encyclopedia covers all major aspects of traditional Chinese culture.

The volume is intended to be a detailed reference for graduate students on a variety of courses, and also for undergraduate students on survey courses to Chinese culture.

chapter 3|10 pages

Bees in Chinese Culture

chapter 4|24 pages

Jingju

The treasures of classical Chinese theatre

chapter 6|14 pages

Buddhism in Traditional China

chapter 7|16 pages

Chinese Calligraphy

chapter 8|37 pages

Cantonese Culture

chapter 9|17 pages

Cantonese Opera

chapter 11|11 pages

The Art of Chinese Painting

Hong Kong perspective

chapter 12|17 pages

Confucianism

chapter 13|16 pages

Education in Traditional China

chapter 15|26 pages

Embroidery in China

chapter 20|17 pages

Leisure in Traditional Chinese Culture

chapter 21|11 pages

Chinese Shadow Play

chapter 22|18 pages

Taijiquan as a Unique Living Embodiment of Chinese Philosophy

Its essence, content, and terminology