Soul of Palaces: Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Chinese Architectural Culture

Author: Wang Zhenfu
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: Chinese traditional culture has a profound influence on architectural art. This book explores the core of Chinese architectural thought, the "soul," from the perspectives of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. The "Confucian rules" embodied by palaces, altars, mausoleums, and residential buildings; the "Taoist freedom" reflected in gardens and Taoist temples; and the "Buddhist emptiness" represented by pagodas and monasteries encompass the main cultural connotations and spiritual realms of Chinese architecture, forming a unique architectural soul. This book balances knowledge and interest, with color illustrations before the text and diagrams within the book enhancing readability and reference value. It is suitable for lovers of Chinese aesthetics and architectural art to appreciate.