A Journey Through the Culture of Ancient Chinese Architecture: Hebei·Tianjin: Hebei·Tianjin

Author: Meng Fanxing
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: The series "A Journey Through Chinese Ancient Architecture" consists of 18 volumes. It was conceived by the senior architectural book and journal editor Mr. Yang Yongsheng, who also helped us review some of the manuscripts. The authors of each volume are professors from the fields of ancient architectural research and teaching in China. 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. Visiting ancient architecture almost gives everyone a sense of traveling back in time, as if they have passed through a time tunnel to a world from a hundred or even several hundred years ago. For some places, buildings, and people, the clock seems to have forever stopped at a certain moment in history. Chinese ancient architecture is the most uniquely charming part of the splendid ancient Chinese cultural arts. It is a symbol and representation of ancient Chinese culture and civilization. It embodies the wisdom and talent of the people from all strata of ancient Chinese society. Whether individual buildings or groups of buildings, they are comprehensive products of the political, economic, cultural, and technological conditions of different historical periods in a nation. They represent a perfect combination of natural and human 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.