The Twenty Lectures on Ancient Foreign Architecture (Illustrated Treasure Edition) (Illustrated Treasure Edition)

Author: Chen Zhihua
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: To talk about European architecture, one must start with ancient Greece. The most perfect representation of ancient Greek architectural style is the Acropolis of Athens. The great achievements of ancient Roman architecture were due to its arch and vault structures, as the craftsmen at that time were already adept at concrete technology. Gothic architecture with pointed roofs is everywhere in France and Germany, and Byzantine colorful mosaics make it even more vibrant. The Sphinx guards the Great Pyramid of Khafre; Angkor Wat lies hidden in the dense jungle, with 300 exquisite images, making it even more valuable for collection! This book is divided into two parts. The first part mainly covers Europe, while the second part mainly covers Asia, with ancient Egypt in Africa. Europe entered the Christian world after the late Roman period, while Asia is the world of Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Different civilizations produced different religions, and the differences in religion further reinforced the distinctions between civilizations. Religion plays a significant role in the regional and national characteristics of architecture. In many cases, religious buildings often represent the highest achievements of a nation's technology and art. Therefore, these two parts can almost be distinguished by different religious architectures. This book is presented in the form of lectures and is basically arranged in chronological order, introducing foreign architecture before the beginning of the 19th-century architectural movement. The entire book consists of 20 lectures, divided into two parts. It is not a complete history of architecture but focuses on key points, offering readers a unique perspective on the social and cultural backgrounds reflected in architecture through historical continuity.