World Cultural Heritage - Planning and Protection Scheme for Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui, Research on Protection Methods

Author: Wu Xiaoqin et al.
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Features: The ancient villages of southern Anhui are the crystallization of long-term accumulation of Huizhou culture, typical works of distinctive traditional architecture, and shining examples of the integration of humanity and nature. As UNESCO experts have pointed out, such unique and perfect historical and cultural landscapes are rare worldwide. Research on the protection and planning of southern Anhui ancient villages involves not only protecting and planning these ancient villages but also further exploring their common characteristics, further uncovering the historical, cultural, artistic, and scientific value of their traditional architecture and environment. This aims to protect and promote this unique historical and cultural heritage of southern Anhui ancient villages. The contributors to this book are all professionals in the protection and management of southern Anhui ancient villages and directly participated in the application process for the World Heritage designation of Xidi Village and Hongcun Village. This book presents both their theoretical explorations on the research and discovery of southern Anhui ancient villages and a summary of practical experiences in the protection and planning of ancient villages. Therefore, this book holds significant reference value, whether for the study of traditional Chinese culture, especially Huizhou culture, or for the protection practices of similar types of historical and cultural heritage.
[Target Audience] This book provides invaluable reference materials for planners, architects, and teachers and students in architecture-related fields at universities.
[Table of Contents]
Part 1: Basic Research on Planning and Protection Methods of Southern Anhui Ancient Villages
Part 2: Special Research on Planning and Protection Methods of Southern Anhui Ancient Villages
Part 3: Planning and Protection of Xidi Ancient Village in Yi County
Part 4: Protection and Environmental Improvement Planning of Hongcun Village
Part 5: Appendices