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Examines the history, process and significance of official portrait making during Korea's Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) - the country's last and longest-ruling Confucian dynasty. The book also discusses the complex philosophies and delicate techniques in the art of portrait making.
This Companion offers an overview of Christianity's foundational beliefs and practices. Providing an historiographical overview of the topic, it includes essays on the key thinkers and texts, as well as doctrines and practices that emerged during early Christian era.
This is a cross-disciplinary study of the Mediterranean in antiquity, which combines archaeology, history,... Læs mere
The first detailed and sustained examination of how ancient Greek philosophers conceived of truth and the ways in which truth may vary with perspective,... Læs mere
This book draws on hieroglyphic texts, imagery, and archaeological finds to reconstruct interactions through which the Classic Maya exchanged knowledge about their hieroglyphic script and how to use it. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Beyond Magic in the Roman World reconsiders how Romans understood ritual, deviance, and alterity by moving past the... Læs mere
In Late Antiquity Gaza was an exceptionally prosperous city, with wealth derived from a flourishing wine trade across the Mediterranean, as well as an intellectual centre whose leading lights combined traditional classical and Christian learning.
Illustrated pocket edition with an expert introduction and editorial notes, this complete edition of the Analects from Confucius and his disciples will appeal to anyone interested in philosophy, spirituality and Chinese culture.
The sayings known as Cheng yu are used frequently in Chinese. Chinese Proverbs features over 75 of the more than 5,000 Cheng yu, reproduced in a pocket format.... Læs mere