A Journey Through the Culture of Ancient Chinese Architecture -- Fujian, Jiangxi

Author: Zheng Guozhen, Cai Qing, Wang Jinhai, et al.
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: The authors of this book have conducted extensive field investigations and comparative analyses over a long period, selecting sixteen ancient buildings in Jiangxi for introduction. These include four pavilions: Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang, Qingyuan Terrace in Jiujiang, Bajing Terrace in Ganzhou, and Yugu Terrace in Ganzhou; three Buddhist temples and pagodas: Shengjin Pagoda in Nanchang, East Lin Temple on Lu Mountain, and Ciyun Pagoda in Ganzhou; two Taoist temples: Qingyun Temple in Nanchang and the Celestial Master's Mansion of the Successor Han in Longhu Mountain; four academies and Confucian temples: Baihulu Academy on Lu Mountain, Ehu Lake Academy in Qianshan, Baihezhou Academy in Jiujiang, and Ganzhou Confucian Temple; two residential buildings: Jingdezhen Ancient Ceramic Expo Zone and Liukang Village in Le'an; and one ancient city wall: Ganzhou Ancient City Wall. These ancient buildings are all renowned, exhibit outstanding historical and artistic value, and are in excellent preservation. To some extent, they can represent the achievements of ancient architecture in Jiangxi.