Complete Collection of Chinese Architectural Art (2)

Author: Ju Jinghua
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: Ancient Chinese architecture, with its distinctive characteristics, has formed its own category in the history of world architectural development. Chinese palace architecture, as both the administrative power center of feudal dynasties and the living quarters for emperors, empresses, and concubines, holds a particularly important position in ancient Chinese architecture. Throughout history, feudal dynasties have invested immense resources in constructing palace architecture, making its technological and artistic achievements a major representative of ancient Chinese architectural and artistic accomplishments. This book comprehensively showcases the outstanding architectural achievements of one of China's only two well-preserved ancient palace complexes—the Beijing Ming and Qing Imperial Palace (Forbidden City)—through insightful essays and exquisite images.