Old Building Pavilion

Author: He Zhaoxing
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Publishing Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Eight large volumes, thousands of photographs. Holding this book in your hands, you will immediately feel the advantage of its classified and volume-based approach. Faced with the vast and complex world of ancient architecture, you won’t feel overwhelmed. Choosing any volume that interests you, you can enter it systematically and enjoy the solemnity of gate towers, the elegance of pavilions, the sanctity of print shops, the refinement of academies, the dignity of ancestral halls, the magnificence of guild halls, the splendor of opera stages, and the tranquility of residential buildings, one volume after another, categorized and appreciated. The book also pays attention to showcasing the diversity of regions, the variability of history, the variety of culture, the differences in craftsmanship and techniques of artisans and artists, and the rich tapestry of aesthetics created by cultural differences, allowing readers to experience the boundless width of Chinese architectural culture. At the same time, the book is meticulously crafted in terms of photography. The photographers focus on capturing the inner essence of the scenes while deliberately using details to magnify the grandeur of history, enabling readers to understand the extreme height of Chinese architectural art. The concise textual explanations further uncover the depth of architectural culture. Thus, a three-dimensional and aesthetically pleasing panorama of Chinese ancient architecture is presented before the eyes.
Beyond its value, this series takes popularization as its mission. From the creative classification and volume-based structure to the integration of text and images, as well as the informative presentation, it seeks to bring the general readers closer to their cultural heritage, delivering a visual and cultural impact, with the hope of evoking a strong sense of love and appreciation. The editors and authors are deeply aware that awakening cultural self-love and self-esteem among the people is the key prerequisite for cultural preservation. For this reason, they hope that more readers will appreciate this heavy yet exquisite book.