Architecture History. 2003. Issue 3

Author: Zhang Fuhé, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This collection is a specialized academic series in China dedicated to publishing research papers on architectural history, founded by Tsinghua University in 1964. This is the 20th issue, featuring 24 papers that cover various aspects such as the history of ancient Chinese cities, ancient architecture and textual research, vernacular architecture, modern urban transformation, modern architectural design, architectural history criticism, architectural cultural studies, and East Asian architectural history research. "A Review and Prospect of Research on Yingzao Fashi," reviews the research on Yingzao Fashi since the establishment of the Institute of Architectural Studies in 1931, proposing suggestions to address existing issues in the research. "Searching for Han and Tang Roadside Markers" examines special markers on ancient official roads from the Han and Tang dynasties through historical documents combined with modern geographical survey data, providing a detailed study. "A Discussion on the Naming of Different Bay Differences in the Floor Plans and Elevations of Buildings During the Tang and Song Dynasties" compares the overall facades of single-eaved buildings with different bays to explore certain architectural design rules. "An Outline of the History of Human Settlement Construction in the Haidai Region During the Pre-Qin Period," "A Preliminary Study on the Urban History of Linhe Ancient City," and "A Discussion on the Evolution of Gushi Ancient City" research the history of ancient Chinese cities from multiple perspectives. The paper on "The Characteristics, Formation, and Inspiration of Ancient Chinese Opera Stages" explores the architectural features of ancient opera stages and the factors that significantly influenced their formation and development. Papers such as "A Study on Vernacular Architecture in Ding Village" and "A Study on the Documents of Kaiping Diaolou" investigate the correlation between the rise and fall of villages and their social and historical backgrounds. The papers on the history and culture of Lushan discuss the relationship between Lushan architecture and the major trends of Chinese historical development as well as its global cultural value. Chapter 5 of the paper "Two Hundred Years of East Asian Architectural World" analyzes the imperialization process of Japanese architecture, while "A Brief Overview of the Gardens During the Goryeo Dynasty of the Three Kingdoms Period on the Korean Peninsula" summarizes this historical period through documentary research. This collection reflects the latest achievements in architectural history research in recent years and is an important academic document with representative value. The book provides valuable references for urban planners and architects to draw on historical architectural experiences and develop historical districts. It can serve as both research material for architectural history studies and teaching materials for architectural history theory in higher education institutions, as well as a practical guide to understanding architectural evolution and urban transformation.