"Interpretation of the Yingzao Fashi"

Author: Pan Guxi He Jianzhong
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Publishing Date: 2005-11-01
Features: The Construction Methods of the Tang Dynasty is a classic that represents the peak of ancient Chinese construction science and art. It records valuable information about the systems, construction techniques, labor requirements, and drawings of Song Dynasty architecture, holding profound significance for the study of Chinese architecture and understanding its philosophy and spirit. Following Mr. Liang Sicheng's Annotations on The Construction Methods of the Tang Dynasty and Mr. Chen Mingda's Research on the Timber Construction of The Construction Methods of the Tang Dynasty, Mr. Pan Guxi and Mr. He Jianzhong, after years of research and practice, combined existing ancient building examples and archaeological discoveries to write this book, presenting original insights. The content covers all the crafts recorded in The Construction Methods of the Tang Dynasty (including Moat and Palisade Construction, Stone Work, Timber Construction, Small Timber Work, Carving, Lathe Work, Sawing, Bamboo Work, Mud Work, Painted Decoration, Brick Work, and Kiln Work, totaling 13 crafts), providing a comprehensive interpretation of the book. The authors do not merely annotate The Construction Methods of the Tang Dynasty volume by volume or clause by clause, but instead conduct substantive analysis and introduce the construction techniques of each craft recorded in the book, expressing them in modern language and graphical methods to help readers overcome the obstacles of ancient terminology and text, gaining a correct understanding of Song Dynasty architecture and The Construction Methods of the Tang Dynasty itself. The authors examine the book from multiple perspectives—engineering, functionality, art, and technology—to strive for an accurate interpretation and presentation of its rich connotations, avoiding misinterpretations caused by one-sided thinking. The book is richly illustrated with carefully drawn line diagrams, color reconstructions of paintings, and numerous photographs accumulated over the years. It also includes a version of The Construction Methods of the Tang Dynasty, collation and index, explanations of Song Dynasty architectural terms, and discussions on ten issues from Research on the Timber Construction of The Construction Methods of the Tang Dynasty. This book is suitable for reference by architectural history scholars, architects, cultural heritage preservation workers, archaeologists, landscape architects and managers, stage designers, and others engaged in research. It can also serve as a reference reading for postgraduate students in architectural history and theory.