Traditional Chinese architectural decoration

Author: Lou Qingxi
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Publish Date: 1999-12-01
Features: Ancient Chinese architecture has distinctive characteristics in the history of world architectural development, forming its own system. Decorative art plays a significant role in the formation of these characteristics and is a crucial component of ancient architectural art. This book is a specialized study on the decorative art of ancient Chinese architecture. Through long-term accumulation of materials and research, the author provides insightful analysis and discussion on the origins, features, forms and content of decorations, as well as different categories such as wood carving, stone carving, brick carving, and painted decorations. The book also explores the national traditions and aesthetic value of Chinese architectural decorations from multiple perspectives.