Chinese architectural aesthetics

Author: Hou Youbin
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book is written by Hou Youbin, a renowned architectural theorist and professor of the Department of Architecture at Harbin University of Architecture. The book is divided into six chapters, providing an in-depth and thorough study of Chinese architectural aesthetics from several aspects, including the main body of ancient Chinese architecture—the timber frame system, the morphology of individual buildings and their aesthetic craftsmanship, as well as "Li"—the "ethics" rationality of Chinese architecture. The book also includes over a hundred illustrations. It is comprehensive, rich in visuals, well-structured, and possesses strong scientific and theoretical rigor, making it suitable for readers in the field of architecture.