Complete Collection of Chinese Architectural Art 5 - Bridges, Water Conservancy Buildings

Author: Editorial Committee of the Complete Collection of Chinese Architectural Art
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Publish Date: 2005-12-06
Features: Ancient Chinese bridges and water conservancy projects have a long history and outstanding achievements, serving as an important part of the splendid ancient Chinese civilization. They have demonstrated numerous innovations in aspects such as site selection, layout, structural design, artistic modeling, local decoration, and environmental harmony, forming a unique style that held a leading position in the world before the 13th century. Many water conservancy projects built over two thousand years ago and bridges over a thousand years old are still in use, continuing to benefit humanity. This volume introduces some of the most outstanding examples among them. These not only represent the highest level of engineering technology and cultural artistry of their time but also influenced the technological progress and development of similar projects worldwide, becoming a shining page in the civilization of the Chinese nation.