Chinese Architectural Design Reference Materials and Illustrations

Author: Feng Jiankui Yang Lingyi
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Publishing Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This is a reference book on ancient Chinese architectural design. The authors are experts in the field of ancient architecture. Traditional Chinese architecture has a history of thousands of years and has achieved remarkable accomplishments. In terms of design, from individual structures to architectural complexes, it encompasses plans, layouts, foundations, beams, brackets, roofs, interior and exterior decorations, and colors, all of which are diverse in style. The types of architecture are also quite varied, especially Chinese garden architecture, which, when integrated with the natural environment, is exceptionally poetic, picturesque, and breathtakingly beautiful, a fact widely recognized around the world. This book provides 180 illustrations for designers to reference, with detailed content and strong practicality, making it a representative work in the field of ancient architecture. The illustrations compiled and drawn in this book will be beneficial for undergraduate and graduate students, designers, and enthusiasts of Chinese ancient architecture.