Traditional Chinese Architecture (French)

Author: Lou Qingxi
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: A Series of Books on Basic Conditions of China. Whenever we talk about past civilizations, we are accustomed to using monumental architecture as their unique symbols. Just as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace are to China, all great architecture, without exception, casts the shadows of their times and integrates into the cultural spirit of a nation. Traditional Chinese architecture is listed alongside European and Islamic architecture as one of the world's three major architectural systems. This book briefly introduces the main types of Chinese architecture: palaces, temples, mausoleums, gardens, residential buildings, and religious buildings, bringing you closer to the unique spaces created by the Chinese people. Note: This book is in French. A Series of Books on Basic Conditions of China. Whenever we talk about past civilizations, we are accustomed to using monumental architecture as their unique symbols. Just as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace are to China, all great architecture, without exception, casts the shadows of their times and integrates into the cultural spirit of a nation. Traditional Chinese architecture is listed alongside European and Islamic architecture as one of the world's three major architectural systems. This book briefly introduces the main types of Chinese architecture: palaces, temples, mausoleums, gardens, residential buildings, and religious buildings, bringing you closer to the unique spaces created by the Chinese people. Note: This book is in French.