Taiwan Art & Civilization

by Hsiu-Huei Wang

Overview

Taiwan's specific situation in Asia is the source of its thorn past. Situated in the South East of China, Taiwan was at the crossroads of many maritime routes and squeezed between its neighbors, China and Japan. After centuries of foreign occupation, Taiwan has a unique history. Taiwan, Art and Civilization sheds light on Taiwan's beautiful scenery as well as its colorful history in the form of a true initiatory trip. Through magnificent illustrations, Taiwan reveals its secret beauty, its fauna and flora intertwined with its unique architecture. Home of the traditional and the modern, the gorgeous island is also the home of a very dynamic artistic scene. One thus fully grasps why the Portuguese named her Ilha Formosa, beautiful island.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783107629
Publisher:	Parkstone International
Publication date:	09/15/2015
Series:	Temporis
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	65 MB
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