A Journey Through the Culture of Ancient Chinese Architecture: Xinjiang

Author: Wang Xiaodong
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: The series "A Journey Through Chinese Ancient Architecture" consists of 18 volumes. It was planned by the senior architectural book and journal editor Mr. Yang Yongsheng, who also helped us review some manuscripts. The authors of each volume are professors, experts, and scholars in the field of Chinese ancient architecture research and teaching. With vivid and concise writing, they present the profound and extensive knowledge and culture of ancient architecture, enabling readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of its geographical location, natural environment, construction period, building materials, structural methods, architectural styles, artistic features, and related historical stories while visiting ancient architectural landmarks. Chinese ancient architecture is the most uniquely charming part of the splendid ancient Chinese cultural arts, serving as a symbol and representation of ancient Chinese culture and civilization. It embodies the wisdom and talent of the people of all strata in ancient China. Whether individual buildings or groups of buildings, they are comprehensive products of the political, economic, cultural, and technological conditions of different historical periods in a nation. They represent a perfect integration of natural science and humanities. Therefore, the existence of ancient architecture far exceeds its value and significance as a building itself. It embodies the values of various disciplines such as history, culture, religion, philosophy, aesthetics, archaeology, ethnology, and even tourism, making it a comprehensive representation of national culture.