Chinese Art Encyclopedia: Architecture Edition (Pocket Version) · Palace Architecture

Author: Zhang Zhen Guang
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features:
1. The selection range of the "Architectural Art" volume of the "Complete Collection of Chinese Art" includes not only ancient mausoleum architecture but also ancient bridges.
2. The selection criteria for this volume: All mausoleum architecture and bridges with high historical value and architectural artistry are carefully selected, covering the overall design, individual structures, and detailed decorative elements.
3. The photographs in this volume are arranged in chronological order based on the era of the tomb owner or the construction period of the architecture.
4. At the beginning of the volume, two essays, "Introduction to Chinese Mausoleum Architecture" and "Overview of Ancient Bridges," are included as overviews. The following plate section features 189 selected photographs of mausoleum architecture and bridges. In the plate descriptions, each photograph is accompanied by a brief textual explanation.