8 Times 8. Stories Series Systems in Mythology & Art - by Harald Kraemer (Paperback)

Name: 8 Times 8. Stories Series Systems in Mythology & Art - by Harald Kraemer (Paperback)
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What connects mythology, art, and mathematics?
About the Author: Harald Kraemer is an art scholar and exhibition maker focusing on media in museums.
136 Pages
Art, Asian

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Book Synopsis

What connects mythology, art, and mathematics? The number eight holds the answer.

In 8 Times 8, Harald Kraemer explores the profound significance of the number eight in Asian culture and beyond. From the eight trigrams of the I Ching to the Eight Immortals and Buddhist symbols, this work unpacks how groups of eight serve as frameworks for symbolism and artistic composition.

Including nine intricately crafted objects from the UMAG collection--each structured around eight sections or motifs--this volume reveals how serial narratives and systemic design have long been embedded in Chinese art and craftsmanship. By juxtaposing these historical works with contemporary artists such as Yau Wing Fung, Daphne Alexis Ho, and Klaus Merkel, 8 Times 8 traces how these traditions continue to inspire modern artistic strategies.

A compelling study of repetition and interconnected meaning, this book offers fresh insights into how numbers shape narratives, both ancient and contemporary.

About the Author

Harald Kraemer is an art scholar and exhibition maker focusing on media in museums.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.63 Inches (H) x 8.25 Inches (W)

Weight: 1.0 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 136

Genre: Art

Sub-Genre: Asian

Publisher: Hku Museum and Art Gallery

Theme: Chinese

Format: Paperback

Author: Harald Kraemer

Language: English

Street Date: January 19, 2026

TCIN: 1006354188

UPC: 9789887470892

Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-0898

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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