Chinese Culture and Chinese Cities

Author: Song Qilin
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book primarily discusses the origins and evolution of architectural culture and architectural thought; the etymology of architectural terms to the examination of institutional records; from burial architecture to gardens; prehistoric settlement forms to the evolution of cities in successive dynasties; creative theories to the origins of forms; decorative arts to the cultural perspective of small architectural elements; the composition of external spaces to environmental ecology; famous works and craftsmen in successive dynasties to the art of military and bridge construction, etc. The book consists of 15 chapters, including topics such as embracing the fourth golden age, the pursuit of the Chinese national spirit, a comparison of ancient urban cultures between China and the world, the cultural characteristics of China and urban aesthetics, classical gardens, urban open spaces, etc.