Illustrated Architectural Imagery in Dream of the Red Chamber (Architectural Craft and Historical China Series)

Author: Huang Yunhao
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book aims to present the fascinating and diverse world of Chinese classical architectural art depicted in Dream of the Red Chamber from an architectural perspective, focusing on the four aspects of planning, architecture, interior design, and landscape. The book is presented in a visual format, making it intuitive and clear. It can also be considered an illustrated commentary on the architecture in Dream of the Red Chamber. This helps readers better understand the architectural meanings in the original text, allowing them to more vividly and authentically experience the poetic and colorful life scenes portrayed in the novel. More importantly, through the analysis of architecture in Dream of the Red Chamber, the plan of the Grand View Garden is derived, fundamentally revealing the main theme of the book and the symbolic significance of the Grand View Garden.