Complete Collection of Chinese Architectural Art 10 - Architecture of Academies

Author: Yang Shenchu et al.
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Publishing Date: 2001-05-01
Features: The architecture of Chinese academies originated in the early Northern Song Dynasty and is an important component of ancient Chinese architecture. It has a wide distribution, spanning the entire country, and has already gone through a millennium of history. Influenced by social factors and natural environments, and integrating local architectural cultures, academy architecture has formed its own unique architectural system. This volume focuses on showcasing the artistic characteristics and magnificent achievements of academy architecture across the country in terms of environmental selection and construction, layout methods, architectural styles, and decorative aesthetics.