Complete Collection of Chinese Art Classification · Complete Collection of Chinese Architectural Art - Taoist Architecture

Author: Yang Songlin
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: Taoism is a native religion of China, originating from folk traditions. In its early stages, Taoist administrative centers and places of worship were composed of buildings such as caves, halls, sheds, rooms, and stone houses. After transformations during the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties periods, influenced by Confucian thought and Buddhist rituals, Taoism evolved into a royal religion, gaining the privilege of constructing palaces and temples. During the Tang, Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, it experienced significant development, with the construction of palaces and temples reaching its peak. This volume highlights the magnificent achievements of architectural art, showcasing the site selection, floor plans, spatial composition, architectural styles, building forms, and both interior and exterior decorations of representative Taoist palaces, temples, halls, pavilions, and shrines.