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OverviewEnter the enthralling world of Chinese mythology, folk tales and cultural symbolism through an insightful study of the decorative symbols found in Chinese monuments in Singapore. The symbols include human figures, animals, plants, landscapes and artefacts. This book offers rare glimpses into the beliefs, values and aspirations of the pioneers who constructed temples and buildings such as Thian Hock Keng, Wak Hai Cheng Bio, the House of Tan Yeok Nee, and Hong San See (winner of the 2010 Award of Excellence for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation). Discover how scenes from epic Chinese novels such as The Romance of the Three Kingdoms and The Legend of Madam White Snake have been incorporated into the architecture of these monuments. Full Product DetailsAuthor: The Preservation of Monuments BoardPublisher: Editions Didier Millet Imprint: Editions Didier Millet ISBN: 9789814260855ISBN 10: 9814260851 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 07 June 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationThe Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB) is the national authority safeguarding Singapore s national monuments. It is guided by the Preservation of Monuments Act to provide for the preservation and protection of National Monuments . Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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