ISBN-10: 750850996X, 7-5085-0996-X
ISBN-13: 9787508509969, 978-7-5085-0996-9
Author: Cai Yanxin, Lu Bingjie
Translation: Andrea Lee, Selina Lim
Pages: 154
Shipping Weight: 370g
Binding: Softcover
Language: English
Size: 170mm x 231mm
Year of Publication: 2006
This is a short and comprehensive introduction to Chinese architecture. Some of the topic covered are: Ancient Cities, The Supreme Imperial Power, The Palaces of Gods, Appreciation of Chinese Gardens, Vernacular Dwellings, Architectural Ornamentation, and Western Influences on Chinese Architecture. Vivid color illustrations and photographs throughout.
Contents
Ancient Cities / 1
Capital Cities / 4
Provincial Cities / 13
Military Defense / 19
The Supreme Imperial Power / 25
Imperial Palaces / 27
Temples and Altars / 35
Imperial Mausoleums / 41
The Palaces of Gods / 53
Confucian Architecture / 55
Buddhist Architecture / 62
Taoist Architecture / 75
Islamic Architecture / 79
Christian Architecture / 87
Appreciation of Chinese Gardens / 93
Imperial Gardens / 95
Private Gardens / 102
Vernacular Dwellings / 109
Architectural Ornamentation / 129
Western Influences on Chinese Architecture / 143
