Temple -- Rural Treasures Series

Author: Li Qiuxiang (Editor-in-Chief), Chen Zhihua (Author)
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book is part of the "Rural Treasures" series, which stands out among numerous publications on architectural culture. It approaches architecture from a concrete perspective, narrating the art of architecture with vivid illustrations and images. The book "Temples" offers readers an engaging understanding of religious and religious architectural knowledge, presented in a unique large sixteen-page format that distinguishes it from other books. "Rural Treasures" was compiled by Chen Zhihua, Lou Qingxi, Li Qiuxiang, and others from the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University, based on fifteen years of field investigations into rural architecture. The text is concise and straightforward, accompanied by rich hand-drawn illustrations and exquisite photographs, making it both historically valuable and highly ornamental. This book introduces the characteristics, forms, construction, and public functions of temples, which hold significant importance in Chinese rural architecture. Professor Chen Zhihua's essay "Pantheism in China and Temples" provides an insightful discussion on the history and nature of folk religion in China.