Hilarious book about the differences between east china and west europe mainly. Cultural differences of east vs west in pictograms. Born in china and currently living in germany artist yang liu illustrated a series of stereotypes under title ost trifft west, or east meets west. An infographic portrait by yang liu submitted by rainer falle 271 comments 612,475 views the artist and visual designer yang liu was born in china and lives in germany since she was 14. Oct 29, 2009 naturally, were headoverheels with designer yang lius ingenious east meets west infographic series, tackling everything from differences in selfperception to evolution of transportation. Conceived and designed with perceptive wit and her signature graphic simplicity, yang liu s pictograms convey the obvious and sometimes not so obvious discrepancies in life on opposite sides of the globe. Liu lets the minimalistic illustrations speak for themselves. She was born and raised in china, but she has lived in germany since 1990. In the books introduction, liu writes that moving from beijing to berlin challenged her notions of. East meets west an intercultural competence activity. This soloshow east meets west by yang liu, which was placed at. Was regelmatig je handen en blijf op voldoende afstand van anderen. An infographic portrait juxtaposes eyecatching infographics that cleverly distill her observations of the two cultures.
The artist and visual designer yang liu was born in china and lives in germany since she was 14. Conceived and designed with perceptive wit and her signature graphic simplicity, yang lius pictograms convey the obvious and sometimes not so obvious discrepancies in life on opposite sides of the globe. The culture there is different from that of her origins. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Neat pictograms from yang liu explore the differences between east and westalready an online phenomenon, east meets west is the first volume in designer yang liuas. Naturally, were headoverheels with designer yang lius ingenious east meets west infographic series. The cultural differences between east and west, as told in pictograms. In a new book, chinesegerman artist yang liu uses pictograms to express the two parts of her identity.
Neat pictograms from yang liu explore the differences between east and west already an online phenomenon, east meets west is the first volume in designer yang lius successful infographic series. The book is still finable online and an absolute delight. Cross cultural influence east meets west situation. Born in china but living in germany since she was 14, liu has a unique grip of this cultural duality and she channels it with great wit and eloquent minimalism in graphics that say so. Everything is trilingual in german, english and chinese, but there isnt much to read anyway. Aug 22, 2014 the differences between men and women, told in pictograms. Nov 17, 2015 yang lius subtle and witty pictograms condense a lot of knowledge into a form that can be grasped immediately. Very cleverly illustrated, it makes a fun subject of discussion. Tom hanks and rita wilsons son chet gave a shirtless update on his parents coronavirus diagnosis. Drawing from her experiences of growing up in china and germany, lius east meets west. East meets west is the first volume in designer yang lius successful infographic series. Yang liu is a berlinbased graphic artist, professor and the head of the department of communications design at the berlin technical art university. East meets west by yang liu 9783836554022 booktopia. German punctuality, western ego and how to stand in line like a.
Mar 27, 2017 yang liu, who was born in beijing and moved to berlin at, took on the challenge for east meets west taschen, a pocketsized book of pictographs showing how values respect for elders, treatment of newcomers and practices fever remedies, popular pastimes vary across cultures. Neat pictograms from yang liu explore the differences between east and westalready an online phenomenon, east meets west is the first volume in designer yang liuas successful infographic series. Cultural differences between east and west, reduced to pictograms. While the book is written from an chinese pov, there is enough truth here for. Culture shock, singapore travel, catalog design, creative pictures, orient, text color, picture show, book illustration, the incredibles. Its the awardwinning 38yearold berlinbased chinese authors second book, after east meets.
Graphic artist yang liu has a sharp eye for cultural comparison, honed. This soloshow east meets west by yang liu, which was placed at ministry of foreign affairs in germany, is poster art that compares german western culture with chinese culture in a way that humorously captures some societal differences. She sees it as an eastmeetswest type documentation, with aims of handling differences with humour, whilst initiating more understanding and tolerance. Already an online phenomenon, east meets west is the first volume in designer yang lius successful infographic series. Blue western culture red eastern culture way of life westerners assert a lot more independence and individualism. Already an online phenomenon, east meets west is the first volume in designer yang liu s successful infographic series. Pictograms chinesegerman graphic designer captures what. The fact is that each single illustration is my very personal experience in the past 17 years, and this work was made as a documentation of my own life. Ever since, the graphic designer has been learning to navigate the myriad differences that exist between eastern and western culture. Neat pictograms from yang liu explore the differences between east and westalready an online phenomenon, east meets west is the first volume in designer yang liu s successful infographic series. Through visuals like the following one on expressing opinions, liu explores cultural differences between china, where shes from and germany, where she lives. East meets west guides you through crosscultural differences with. Liu was born and raised in china until 14, when her family moved to germany. From yang lius east meets west, published this month in.
East meets west 2015, hardcover for sale online ebay. Yang lius subtle and witty pictograms condense a lot of knowledge into a form that can be grasped immediately. The cultural differences between east and west, according to one. A pictogrambased shorthand answer to men are from mars, women are from venus for the 21 st century, the book will be released in october by taschen. Colorful pictograms contrast life in the east and west vice. From ageold cliches to current debates, do a reality check with the opposite sex and these pictograms in yang liu. Liu, who was born in beijing and moved to berlin at, took on the challenge for east meets west taschen, a pocketsized book of pictographs showing how values respect for elders, treatment of. Op onze informatiepaginas lees je waar je in deze periode op moet letten. In her book east meets west, released in 2007 in germany, liu manages to capture the dichotomy between her two cultures in pictures, reports slate. Artist yang lius new pictograph book helps us simplify the. This month, east meets west is being published in english. She later channeled her expatriate insights into a series of pictograms in her first book, east meets west, released in german in 2007. Dec 30, 20 some artists have used pictograms to reimagine familiar images, like the movie posters below.
Neat pictograms from yang liu explore the differences between east and. East meets west with this pictogram panorama book from chinese designer. Cultural stereotypes explained in 10 simple pictograms. Jan 12, 2016 when she was, yang liu moved from china to germany. In yang lius latest book, a series of eight pictograms are used to tackle issues concerning the stereotypes of the sexes. Man meets woman by yang liu uses pictograms to explore the. Aug 25, 2015 already an online phenomenon, east meets west is the first volume in designer yang liu s successful infographic series.
Liu, who was born in beijing and moved to berlin at, took on the challenge for east meets west taschen, a pocketsized book of pictographs showing how values respect for elders, treatment of newcomers and practices fever remedies, popular pastimes vary across cultures. Conceived and designed with perceptive wit and her signature graphic simplicity, yang lius pictograms convey the obvious and sometimes not. On november 4, berlinbased artist and designer yang liu gave a presentation of her awardwinning cultural pictograms at nyu shanghai. Conceived and designed with perceptive wit and her signature graphic. A comparison of german and chinese cultures by yang liu. In ancient china, there was a belief that no one wanted to be the bearer of bad news to the emperor lest his head got chopped off. The seeds of conflict in the middle east by john ke. By growing up in two very different places with very different traditions she was able to experience the differences between the two cultures firsthand.
Its one of the most innovative, brilliant books put together as a comparison between the west and east cultures. Designer yang lius ingenious east meets west infographic series, tackling everything from differences in selfperception to evolution of transportation. Yang liu, east meets west all images courtesy taschen. Oct 20, 2015 already an online phenomenon, east meets west is the first volume in designer yang liu s successful infographic series. Jan 06, 2017 cultural differences of east vs west in pictograms. Pictograms chinesegerman graphic designer captures what happens when east meets west saigoneer pictograms chinesegerman graphic designer captures what happens when east meets west saigoneer intercultural communication funny illustration illustrations communication design data science pictogram data visualization islamic art liu. To explain how, she created a series of posters called ost trifft west thats east meets west. Nov 26, 20 born in china and currently living in germany artist yang liu illustrated a series of stereotypes under the title ost trifft west, or east meets west. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Sep 20, 2014 the activity uses the simple but startlingly canny imagery created by yang liu for her infographic book, east meets west. May, 2016 let me share some pictograms from yang lius book, east meets west blue western and red asian. Neat pictograms from yang liu explore the differences between east and west. Since its comprised of minimalist pictograms, the book cant help but oversimplify.
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