Complete Collection of Chinese Architectural Art 3 - Palace Architecture (3)

Author: Editorial Committee of the Complete Collection of Chinese Architectural Art
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Publish Date: 1999-05-06
Features: Ancient Chinese architecture has always maintained a unique system in the history of world architectural development, exhibiting distinct characteristics. Among ancient buildings, palace architecture holds a significant position. Palaces were structures for feudal rulers to exercise power, live, and entertain themselves, hence they always occupied important locations in cities. Their construction required the most manpower and resources of the time, making palace architecture a reflection of the highest achievements in architectural technology and art of a particular era. The origins of ancient Chinese palace architecture date back to a very early period, but only the palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties have survived to this day. This volume focuses on the brilliant achievements of the Shenyang Imperial Palace in terms of layout, individual buildings, interior and exterior decorations, as well as decorative carvings and the application of color.