This book is an excellent choice for those who want to unravel the mystery of Chinese culture. It provides an excellent overview of the core elements of Chinese culture, such as the Four Treasures, calligraphy, painting, and music. The book also recounts various charming and awe-inspiring stories about Chinese icons, making it an engaging read. The book's most distinctive feature is its ability to transport readers to a world of ancient Chinese traditions and art forms, leaving them fascinated by the rich cultural heritage of China.

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Let Origins of Chinese Music & Art guide you through the perplexing maze of all things Chinese. Pick up interesting facts about the ‘Four Treasures of the Study’ - the brush, ink, paper and inkstone - which form the cornerstone of Chinese culture. Be enthralled by the charming stories of Chinese Cao Cao, who hinted that he wants a door widened just by writing a character on the door; Shi Kuang, whose music was said to resurrect the dead; Wu Daozi, who never completed his paintings for fear that they would come alive. You will be amazed by the wisdom and exquisite allure of Chinese culture! For those interested in Chinese music, calligraphy and painting.

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