A Journey Through the Culture of Ancient Chinese Architecture: Yunnan. Guizhou

Author: Qiu Xuanchong
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: Throughout its long history, ancient Chinese architecture has consistently been a continuation of tradition, maintaining a unified and complete architectural system. It possesses a unique style and distinctive characteristics, standing out in the global architectural system. This is directly linked to traditional Chinese culture, its value orientation, and aesthetic tastes. The "Journey Through Chinese Architectural Culture" series consists of 18 volumes, with each volume written by experts, scholars, and professors in the field of ancient Chinese architecture research and teaching. With vivid and concise writing, they present profound and extensive knowledge of ancient architecture and culture, enabling readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the geographical locations, natural environments, construction dates, building materials, structural methods, architectural styles, artistic features, and related historical stories when visiting famous ancient architectural sites.
Yunnan and Guizhou provinces, located in southwestern China, are both minority-inhabited regions that have seen significant development in tourism as part of the western development strategy. Yunnan and Guizhou are renowned for their beauty, fertility, and enchantment. On this magical and beautiful land, multiple ethnic groups live together. The people of these ethnic groups are hardworking, brave, self-reliant, and skilled in singing and dancing, with a simple and warm nature. Due to differences in natural environments and historical development, each ethnic group exhibits distinct socio-cultural forms, creating a wealth of diverse and vibrant ethnic cultures. Among these, ancient architecture stands out as one of the most remarkable gems.