Chinese traditional architecture

Author: Lou Qingxi
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: Whenever we talk about past civilizations, we are accustomed to using monumental architecture as their unique symbol. Just as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace represent China, all great architecture, without exception, casts the shadow of its time and integrates into the cultural spirit of a nation. Traditional Chinese architecture is ranked alongside European and Islamic architecture as one of the world's three major architectural systems. This book briefly introduces the main types of Chinese architecture: palaces, temples, mausoleums, gardens, residential buildings, and religious buildings, guiding you to explore the unique spaces created by the Chinese.