Chinese Huizhou Architecture (Hardcover)

Author: Chief Editor: Fan Yanbing
Publisher: China Architecture & Building Press
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Features: A book is published, and this shouldn't be news, as tens of thousands of new books are released in China every day. However, this book was specifically honored with a launch event, hosted by Chen Duo, a renowned television host from China Central Television (CCTV) and an expert in science, education, culture, and health with the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Many experts and scholars, including Gao Fan, Chairman of the China Photographers Association, Gan Zhijian, Zhang Kaiji, and Luo Zhewen, attended the event. The book sparked a thematic architectural culture exhibition; it garnered coverage from multiple media outlets, including CCTV, Beijing Television, Phoenix TV, and China Construction News, rather than sensationalism. It also received high praise from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the Anhui Provincial Committee and Government. What book possesses such charm? It is The Chinese Huizhou Architecture. This book introduces China's Huizhou Architecture, which is listed as a World Cultural Heritage site and a Key National Cultural Relic Protection Unit. In this book, you can explore architectural art, construction techniques, photographic masterpieces, cultural connotations, and the spirit of ancient Huizhou people, reflecting on the weight of history. Huizhou Architecture is a comprehensive reflection of political, economic, cultural, and social customs in ancient Huizhou, documenting countless cultural achievements that have endured for millennia. The tides of history have washed away the remains of many palaces and grand structures, but the stones and forests that embody the essence of social life still remain, shining even brighter. Social transformations may cause gold and silver to flow out, but these ancient ancestral halls, memorial archways, and residences will forever belong to Huizhou and China. In recent years, people have begun to recognize their value, with many visiting the area. The films Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Kundun both feature precious scenes from here.