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西洋镜：清代风俗人物图鉴
(british) George Henry Mason And Others
This book mainly contains three parts: "China in Microcosm", "Chinese Punishment" and the appendix. "China in Miniature" was first published in 1834. It is one of the early masterpieces introducing Chinese customs in the West. It contains more than 20 exquisite prints and more than 40,000 words of explanation, truly reproducing the little people in the market who have been buried in the dust of history. "Chinese Punishment" was first published in 1804, pioneering the study of Chinese punishment. Since then, the study of Chinese punishment and the national character revealed behind it has gradually become a major branch of Western Sinology. The book's 22 color prints have also become eternal classics in the history of Western art. The appendix contains more than 30 rare color images such as "Pedicure", "Burmese Ambassador Meets with Chinese Emperor" and "Minister to France Zeng Jize" by the famous illustration photographer William Sanders. ?
This book mainly contains three parts: "China in Microcosm", "Chinese Punishment" and the appendix. "China in Miniature" was first published in 1834. It is one of the early masterpieces introducing Chinese customs in the West. It contains more than 20 exquisite prints and more than 40,000 words of explanation, truly reproducing the little people in the market who have been buried in the dust of history. "Chinese Punishment" was first published in 1804, pioneering the study of Chinese punishment. Since then, the study of Chinese punishment and the national character revealed behind it has gradually become a major branch of Western Sinology. The book's 22 color prints have also become eternal classics in the history of Western art. The appendix contains more than 30 rare color images such as "Pedicure", "Burmese Ambassador Meets with Chinese Emperor" and "Minister to France Zeng Jize" by the famous illustration photographer William Sanders. ?