Chinese Architecture: The Culture of Doors

Author: Lou Qingxi
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: This book begins with the ancient Chinese system of "Five Gates" and the palace gates of the Forbidden City, combining a wealth of pictorial materials to extensively and specifically introduce the various types of doors and their decorative elements in traditional Chinese architecture. It also includes doors from different ethnic groups, regions, and even foreign buildings. The book explores how doors, as special cultural symbols, reflect the cultural traditions of specific societies, the characteristics of various regions and ethnic groups, and the diverse spiritual pursuits of people. A wide audience can further appreciate the profound depth and vastness of ancient architectural culture through the richness of door culture.