Screen LibraryLadder to the clouds：intrigue and tradition in Chinese rank
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Ten Speed Press,
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| Publisher Address: | Berkeley, Calif. |
| Publication Dates: | c1999. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Carrier Form: | ix, 310 p.: ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. |
| ISBN: |
1580081274 9781580081276 |
| Index Number: | K892 |
| CLC: | K892.23-09 |
| Call Number: | K892.23-09/J125 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 300) and index. Part One -- Author's preface -- Tradition dictates all in the life of a child -- City life and the spirit world -- Kites soar along with hopes for the future -- Climbing the ladder to the clouds -- One ascends the ladder, one falls -- Bibliography -- Part Two -- An introduction to Mandarin squares -- Ming summary -- Other rank badges -- Examinations -- Ch'ing introduction -- Sun disk -- Identifying birds -- Identifying animals -- Chinese symbology -- Evolution of Ch'ing dynasty squares -- Deceptive and nobles' badges -- Bibliography -- Index. Ladder to the clouds is the first comprehensive book on the intriguing and little known subject of Chinese service rankings. It is a fascinating exploration of Chinese customs and rituals, many of which are still practiced in China today. It also offers a thorough analysis of the symbols, styles, and techniques used in mandarin rank squares, along with the most complete information for their identification to date. |