Huaxia Yijiang: Analysis of Principles of Classical Chinese Architectural Design (Hardcover Edition)

Author: Li Yun'an
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Li Yun'an, originally from Guangdong, comes from a scholarly family. His father, Li Yanshan, was a renowned Lingnan painter, calligrapher, and poet of the 1930s and 1940s, hailed as the "Master of Landscape Painting." Under the influence of his father, Li Yun'an was immersed in traditional Chinese art and culture from a young age. In 1953, Li Yun'an graduated from the Department of Architectural Engineering at Sun Yat-sen University. He has worked in architectural design, urban design, and interior design in cities such as Shenyang, Beijing, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, and Guangzhou.
For many years, Mr. Li has devoted himself to researching the traditions of Chinese architectural design. He has conducted extensive field studies of both Eastern and Western architecture, exploring the classics of architecture from around the world. Drawing on Western architectural theories and methods, he inherits the style of ancient Chinese treatises while employing modern architectural technology and terminology to comprehensively explain and analyze traditional Chinese architecture. His work validates the existence of uniquely Chinese architectural and planning theories since ancient times, many of which hold original or pioneering design ideas and techniques that are leading in the world. Furthermore, he firmly affirms that the principles of classical Chinese architectural design are the crystallization of China's long and rich history and culture, as well as a treasure in the global treasury of architectural and cultural arts.
The Artistry of the Chinese World summarizes the principles of classical Chinese architectural design and distinctly presents its own insights into Chinese classical architectural culture. It refutes the arrogant and narrow-minded academic views of some Westerners and criticizes certain Chinese "scholars" for their lack of national confidence and Westernized tendencies. The book subtly expresses the deep love of a scholar for his homeland and his pride in the outstanding national culture.
The Artistry of the Chinese World covers a very broad academic scope, extending beyond directly related arts and sciences to include disciplines such as history, philosophy, literature, politics, and religion. Its content is profound, and its language is elegant and engaging, making it a timeless masterpiece in the field of Chinese architectural culture. For professionals such as architects, designers, artists, archaeologists, and historians, as well as those engaged in general cultural and artistic activities or with an interest in Chinese culture and art, it is an invaluable reference book.