Complete Collection of Chinese Architectural Art 4: Ancient Towns

Author: Tang Daolie et al.
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Since ancient times, humans have continuously created their living spaces. From the earliest primitive settlements to the culmination of human spatial construction in cities, humans have integrated their advanced technology, culture, and ideological concepts into urban development, creating ideal living environments. Over thousands of years, the construction, development, and evolution of urban spaces have not only reflected the achievements of human spatial environmental construction but also embodied human cultural thought and artistic concepts, serving as a comprehensive testament to the development of human civilization. The ancient Chinese urban spaces and their construction philosophies profoundly reflect the characteristics of Chinese culture. The independent development that has been passed down through millennia has given ancient Chinese urban construction art distinct features of Eastern culture, with its brilliant achievements attracting worldwide attention. This volume focuses on introducing the valuable heritage of ancient Chinese cities in terms of their overall layout, key urban buildings, street and market spaces, and defense systems.