Civilian Residences -- Illustrated Series of Ancient Chinese Architecture

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Features: This is a series of architectural knowledge books that cater to both the refined and the general audience, serving as a reference tool. The author analyzes the history, development, structure, details, customs, feng shui, and decoration of traditional Chinese architecture from a comprehensive and fresh perspective. The book vividly and engagingly introduces Chinese vernacular residences through illustrations and photographs. Target Audience: Architects, architectural professionals.
The rich cultural connotations of traditional residences reflect the wisdom accumulated by our ancestors in the old agrarian era through generations. This culture was brought to its peak by the people. In Chinese imperial architecture, painting is commonly used on wooden structures, with only a few buildings featuring wood carvings. However, in vernacular residences, wood carvings are not only ubiquitous but also accompanied by highly intricate brick and stone carvings. The themes of wood carvings in vernacular residences are diverse, encompassing figures, landscapes, flowers, and birds. Places like Dongyang in Zhejiang and Shixian and Yi County in Anhui are renowned for their exceptionally exquisite carvings.