A Journey Through the Culture of Ancient Chinese Architecture. Shandong: Shandong

Author: Zhang Runwu
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: Throughout its long history, ancient Chinese architecture has consistently been a continuation of tradition, maintaining a unified architectural system with unique styles and distinctive features, standing out in the global architectural system. This is directly linked to traditional Chinese culture, its value orientation, and aesthetic tastes. The "Journey Through Chinese Architectural Culture" series consists of 18 volumes, with each volume written by experts, scholars, and professors in the field of ancient Chinese architecture research and teaching. With vivid and concise writing, they present the profound and extensive knowledge and culture of ancient architecture, enabling readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the geographical locations, natural environments, construction dates, building materials, structural methods, architectural styles, artistic features, and related historical stories of ancient architectural landmarks when visiting them. Ancient Chinese architecture is the most uniquely charming part of the splendid ancient Chinese cultural arts, serving as a symbol and representation of ancient Chinese culture and civilization. It embodies the wisdom and talent of the people of ancient China. Whether individual buildings or architectural complexes, they are comprehensive products of the political, economic, cultural, and technological conditions of different historical periods in a nation, representing a perfect integration of natural and humanities sciences. Therefore, the existence of ancient architecture far exceeds its value and significance as a building itself. It encompasses the values of various disciplines such as history, culture, religion, philosophy, aesthetics, archaeology, ethnology, and even tourism, making it a comprehensive embodiment of national culture. This book introduces 43 ancient architectural sites in Shandong (such as pagodas, city walls, towers, palaces, and temples), covering their construction dates, structures, artistic features, and related historical stories, helping visitors appreciate ancient architecture and understand its art and culture.