Complete Collection of Chinese Architectural Art 15 - Taoist Architecture

Author: Compiled by the Editorial Committee of the Complete Collection of Chinese Architectural Art
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Publishing Date: 2002-12-01
Features: Taoism is the indigenous religion of China, originating from folk traditions. In its early stages, Taoist administrative centers and places of worship were composed of folk architecture such as caves, halls, sheds, rooms, and stone houses. After transformations during the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties periods, influenced by Confucian thought and Buddhist rituals, Taoism evolved into a imperial religion, gaining the privilege of constructing palaces and temples. During the Tang, Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, it experienced full development, and the construction of palaces and temples reached its peak. This volume highlights the magnificent achievements of architectural art, showcasing the site selection, floor plans, spatial composition, architectural styles, forms, and both interior and exterior decorations of representative Taoist palaces, temples, halls, pavilions, and shrines.