《中國文化讀本(英文版)》分為37章,抓住中國文化中一些最有特色的內(nèi)容和亮點(diǎn)(如四大發(fā)明、建筑、繪畫、飲食、功夫、圍棋),用典型的事例和材料進(jìn)行具體和深入的介紹,在介紹知識(shí)的同時(shí),力求講出中國文化的精神,講出中國文化的內(nèi)在意味,講出中國文化的核心價(jià)值。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……
Wisdom and Beliefs 1. Confucian Thought on Heaven and Humainity 2. Laozi`s Philosophy of Non-action 3. Sunzi`s Art of War:Source for All Books on War 4. The Temple of Heaven:reverence with Awe and Gratitude 5. Eco-awareness in Traditional Chinese Culture Greativity and Exchange …… Art and Aesthetics Folk Gustoms A Brief Chronology of Chinese History Index of Persons Index of Major Sights