Illustrated Series on Ancient Chinese Architecture - Religious Buildings

Author: Wang Qijun
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: For friends who are passionate about religious culture, have you ever felt regret when visiting religious tourist sites? Where does the problem lie? Is it because you lack knowledge about religious architecture? If so, you can choose this book to learn and improve, so that you can have a more fulfilling experience in the future when visiting religious tourist sites. Ancient Chinese religious architecture includes Taoist, Buddhist, and Islamic buildings, but the most numerous are Buddhist buildings. Buddhist architecture is the most valuable cultural heritage in ancient Chinese architecture. The architectural examples mentioned in this book are also primarily Buddhist buildings. Monasteries, as places for Buddhist activities, are sacred grounds where Buddhists pray to the Buddha and also serve as places for monks to live, practice, and teach. Numerous Buddhist monasteries have not only developed unique cultural characteristics specific to religious architecture during their development but also many famous monasteries are located in natural scenic spots. These buildings are organically integrated with the scenic landscapes, forming their own cultural features.