Chinese Clothing ; ISBN:9787508506128 ; Erste Auflage im 2004; 160 Seiten ; Format : 23 x 17,1 cm ; In the Chinese way of describing the necessities of life,clothing ranks at the top of "garments,food,shelter and means of travel".In this country with a long history of garments and ornaments,there is a wealth of archeological findings showing the development of garments,as welll as their portrayals in acient mythology,history books,poems and songs,novels and drama.The distinction not only existed among dynasties,but also quite pronounced even in different periods within the same dynasty. The overall characteristics of the Chinese garments can be summarized as bright colors,refined artisanship,and ornate details.Looking in retrospect at Chinese garments of the 20th century,we see a array of styles of Qipao,Cheongsam,the sun yat sen's uniform,student uniform,western suits,hat, silk stockings,high heels,workers' uniform,Lenin jacket,the Russian dress,army style,jacket,bell-bottoms,miniskirts,bikinis,professonal attire,punk style and T-schirt,all withnessing the days gone by... Best.Nr.: L560