The Origin and Evolution of Ancient Japanese Timber Technology in Architecture (Series on Architectural Culture)

Author: Zhang Shiqing
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Eastern architecture holds an important position in the history of world architectural culture. The study of Eastern architecture is not only for further understanding one's own culture but also for a more comprehensive understanding of Eastern and world architectural cultures. Comparative studies of Chinese and Japanese architecture are one of the important contents of Eastern architectural research. Historically, Japanese architectural culture has been deeply influenced by Chinese culture, and the cultural exchange between China and Japan in architecture is rich and diverse. This book follows the thread of comparative studies of ancient Chinese and Japanese architecture, focusing on the analysis and discussion of the origins and changes in ancient Chinese and Japanese architectural techniques. It covers the examination of the history of cultural exchange between ancient Chinese and Japanese architecture, the exploration of the architecture of Horyu-ji Temple, the comparative study of the composition of scale and space in ancient Chinese and Japanese architecture, the comparative research on the modular system of the Yingzao Fashipu, and the analysis of the design techniques of Zen Buddhist architecture in Japan. This book is available for reference for relevant individuals.