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China

Harmony of Colours
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In China by Annette Morheng, readers embark on a vivid journey through the rich tapestry of Chinese art and culture. The book beautifully explores the intricate details of traditional practices, highlighting the evolution and impact of Chinese artistry throughout history. This exploration provides a deep understanding of China's cultural legacy without revealing plot twists.
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Format: Hardback
$1499
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If you have a passion for exploring the intricate arts and rich cultural heritage of a vast and diverse nation, this book may appeal to you. It invites readers on a captivating journey through the traditions and modern influences that shape its vibrant artistic landscape.

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China

Authentic photographs and reportage, taken over many years of Chinese travel. Goes beyond the official image and tourist lens to show daily Chinese life and the interplay of old and new. Text in English and German.

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See China in a whole new light. For several years, Luxembourgish photographer and travel journalist Annette Morheng has documented everyday life in the Middle Kingdom, a country where tradition and progress constantly collide.

Gathered together in this vibrant new illustrated book, her pictures document Chinese people, villages, and hutongs; temples and skyscrapers; natural wonders and mega metropolises; the most remote provinces and diverse ethnic groups. With an eye for authentic details and interactions, Morheng captures the rapid change, local customs, and internationality that make up China today.

With immersive first-hand reports accompanying the images, this reportage looks beyond the traditional tourist gaze and leading media narratives to explore a China rich with nature, culture, and people!

SELLING POINTS:
- Look behind the walls of this mysterious nation.
- Authentic photographs and reportage, taken over many years of Chinese travel.
- Goes beyond the official image and tourist lens to show daily Chinese life and the interplay of old and new.

140 colour photographs

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China by Annette Morheng offers a fresh perspective on modern China, moving beyond typical tourist views to explore its vibrant culture and people. The book captures small, meaningful details and interactions, showcasing the country's traditions alongside its global influences and rapid changes. It is celebrated for its stunning visual storytelling, appealing to those interested in travel photography and Chinese culture.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783961713059

Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 August 2021

Country: Germany

Imprint: teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG

Illustration: 140 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 314.0mm

Weight: 1254g

Pages: 176

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