Over the past 26 years, Japanese photographer and educator Yasuto Kitahara has made almost-innumerable trips to China to study various asPects of Chinese art and culture. During these travels, he has taken over 10.000 photographs from all 28 provinces of China, likely the most complete documentation of old China held in a single collection.

Over the past 26 years, Japanese photographer and educator Yasuto Kitahara has made almost-innumerable trips to China to study various asPects of Chinese art and culture. During these travels, he has taken over 10.000 photographs from all 28 provinces of China, likely the most complete documentation of old China held in a single collection. Remembering China presents Kitahara's photographs and memories of a changing China. a beautiful and moving testament to a culture and history that remains enigmatic to Western audiences.

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

chapter one 一 PEOPLE

 work.leisure.family

chapter two 二 ARCHITECTURE

 planning.dwelling.civic

chapter three 三 CULTURE

 food.customs.arts＆crafts

chapter four 四 NATURE

 climate.landscapes.animals

chapter five 五 SOCIETY

 city.religion.education

chapter six 六 LIFE

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