20th Century Famous Eastern Architecture Works

Author: Guo Daiheng, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2000-04-01
Features: Over ten years ago, some modern historians predicted that the course of human cultural history would shift from the dominance of Western culture since the modern era to a certain degree of regression toward Eastern cultural traditions. They observed a new trend emerging in modern Western cultural thought—moving closer to Eastern culture. This trend is manifested in: transitioning from a mechanistic view of nature to an organic one; shifting from emphasizing the conflict between humanity and nature to focusing on ecological balance and harmonious coexistence with nature; and moving from an absolute pursuit of individual freedom to coordination between the individual and the collective. Indeed, the ancient Eastern cultural tradition continues to shine with captivating brilliance today. China is the birthplace of Eastern culture, and as the carrier of culture, how architecture should develop is also a matter of concern for the Chinese people. Summarizing the characteristics of Eastern architectural development in the 20th century and showcasing a collection of outstanding architectural works imbued with the spirit of traditional Eastern culture, enabling readers to draw inspiration and correctly grasp the future, is the purpose of this book. This book is a comprehensive pictorial collection introducing famous Eastern architectural works of the 20th century. It is divided into two parts: Part One provides a concise introduction to the historical development of architecture in major Eastern countries and regions during the 20th century, including China, Japan, South Korea, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Part Two introduces renowned architectural works, combining photographs, floor plans, and cross-sections to categorize and present 120 significant architectural masterpieces in architectural history. The content covers the basic information, creative background, artistic style, and expressive techniques of each work, while also briefly introducing some famous architects. This book serves as an important reference and reference material for professionals engaged in architectural design, urban planning, and interior design, as well as for researchers and educators in architectural history. It can also be used as a reference book for students and faculty in architecture and urban planning programs to study architectural history.