Traditional Chinese Architecture

Author: Lou Qingxi
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: A Series on the Basic Conditions of China. Whenever we talk about past civilizations, we are accustomed to using monumental buildings as their unique symbols. Just as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace represent China, all great buildings, without exception, cast the shadows of their times and integrate into the cultural spirit of a nation. Traditional Chinese architecture is ranked alongside European architecture 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 structures, bringing you closer to the unique spaces created by the Chinese. Note: This book is in English.
At the mention of a civilization, we invariably call to mind those monumental buildings that are characteristic of it. At the mention of Chinese civilization, we invariably call to mind the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace, which highlight its unique magnificence and beauty. Great buildings, without exception, mirror the history of a nation in one way or another and bring to light its cultural features. This book provides you with a glimpse of traditional Chinese buildings—palace structures, tombs, gardens, and residential and religious structures.