Universe on Earth: Chinese Architectural Cultural Concepts

Author: Wang Zhenfu
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: This book is part of Fudan University Press's "Muse Series. Chinese Imperial Palaces" collection. "The universe is architecture, and architecture is the universe" is a fundamental cultural concept in Chinese architecture. This book begins with the aesthetic characteristics of Chinese architectural culture and provides a comprehensive description of the architectural concept of the "universe on earth." It offers in-depth yet accessible explanations of the ambiguous beauty, earthen and wooden qualities, symbolic significance, aesthetic empathy, artistic ornamentation, and "feng shui" concepts of Chinese architecture, as well as their relationships with literature, music, painting, and sculpture. The book balances knowledge and entertainment, with color illustrations at the beginning and diagrams throughout the text enhancing its readability and reference value. It is suitable for enthusiasts of Chinese aesthetics and architectural art to appreciate.