A Journey Through the Culture of Ancient Chinese Architecture · Zhejiang: Zhejiang

Author: Huang Zi
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
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 characteristics, standing out in the global architectural system. This is directly linked to traditional Chinese culture, its value orientation, and aesthetic tastes. From Qin bricks and Han tiles to Tang and Song temple towers, from Song and Ming shrines and pavilions to the Forbidden City of the Ming and Qing dynasties, from imperial gardens to Suzhou gardens, from the Potala Palace to the Pavilion of the Azure Isle, from the ancient city of Loulan to Yuelu Academy, owning this book is like having a museum of ancient architecture. Exploring it will leave you captivated. Today, as we build modern cities, we must cherish the remaining ancient buildings even more. In addition to protecting them well, we should study, promote, and uphold them, ensuring they continue to play their rightful role in the development of material and spiritual civilization.