Routledge Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Culture

<p><em>The Routledge Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Culture</em> offers an in-depth discussion of cultural aspects of China from the ancient period to the pre-modern era lasting over 5000 years comprised of 7000 word pieces by more than 20 world-leading academics and experts.</p><p>Addressing areas such as China studies cultural studies cultural management and more specific areas – such as religion opera Chinese painting Chinese calligraphy material culture performing arts and visual arts – this encyclopedia covers all major aspects of traditional Chinese culture.</p><p>The volume is intended to be a detailed reference for graduate students on a variety of courses and also for undergraduate students on survey courses to Chinese culture.</p>