Chinese residential architecture

Author: Shan Deqi
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: China has a vast territory and a long history. The natural and cultural environments vary across different regions, making the diversity of Chinese residential architecture relatively rare in the history of world architecture. This book introduces several representative and widely covered settlements by examining the interaction between the living customs, behavioral characteristics, and spatial patterns of people living in traditional residences. These settlements are either exquisite and unique, balanced and simple, or quietly and leisurely nestled in natural beauty, waiting for people to step into them. The book provides an in-depth yet accessible account of the origins, architectural features, and heritage value of various traditional residences, interspersed with relevant historical legends and folk tales, vividly depicting a lively and dynamic picture of Chinese residential architecture. The entire book is in English.
China has a vast territory and a long history. The natural and cultural environments vary across different regions, making the diversity of Chinese residential architecture relatively rare in the history of world architecture. This book introduces several representative and widely covered settlements by examining the interaction between the living customs, behavioral characteristics, and spatial patterns of people living in traditional residences. These settlements are either exquisite and unique, balanced and simple, or quietly and leisurely nestled in natural beauty, waiting for people to step into them. The book provides an in-depth yet accessible account of the origins, architectural features, and heritage value of various traditional residences, interspersed with relevant historical legends and folk tales, vividly depicting a lively and dynamic picture of Chinese residential architecture.