Focusing on recent archaeological discoveries, this book explores the sophisticated jade artifacts of Liangzhu culture, revealing that large-scale ritual vessels, once thought to belong to the Zhou and Han dynasties, are actually burial accessories from Liangzhu. This insight prompts a reevaluation of societal development within the culture. It discusses the compatibility of jade types and their functions, offering researchers and students a deeper understanding of the aesthetic and spiritual significance of these artifacts, as well as their role in power and belief transitions.
Five thousand years ago, an ancient civilisation rose up in eastern China, on
the flood plains of the Yangtze River delta. Until recently, its history was
shrouded in mystery. Who were the Liangzhu people, and how did they live? In
this beautifully illustrated book, archaeologists reveal their discoveries.
This is the first monograph to specifically focus on fundamentals and applications of polyelectrolytes, a class of molecules that gained substantial interest due to their unique combination of properties. Combining both features of organic semiconductors and polyelectrolytes, they offer a broad field for fundamental research as well as applications to analytical chemistry, optical imaging, and opto-electronic devices. The initial chapters introduce readers to the synthesis, optical and electrical properties of various conjugated polyelectrolytes. This is followed by chapters on the applications of these materials in optical sensing and imaging with emphasis on biological systems, while the final section addresses the emerging applications of conjugated polyelectrolytes in optoelectronic devices, concluding with an in-depth discussion of structure-property relationship. The editors and contributors are all pioneers and experts in this expanding field. This monograph is not only for chemists, materials scientists, and physicists, but also a unique source of knowledge for readers with scientific background interested in polyelectrolytes.
Learn to build and fly your own authentic traditional chinese kites with this user-friendly crafts book. Kites and China are practically synonymous, since these childhood toys were originally invented there before becoming popular around the world. For over 2000 years, kites have been a common sight in China, from the imperial court to the common people, and over that time period the craftsmanship of the kite has been perfected—and includes a diversity and richness of styles. In Chinese Kites, you'll learn not only the history and varied forms of the Chinese kite, but also how to produce, step-by-step, a beautiful Chinese kite of your own! Learn how to: Create the kite's framework Paint colorful designs Master the techniques of putting the painted cover on the framework Fly your creation! With Chinese Kites, you will be able to experience firsthand the joy of seeing a kite you made soaring across the sky.
