Visit the Forbidden City. The solidified imperial power.

Author: Yang Zhigang
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The Forbidden City served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties and holds immense historical and cultural value. This book, through a wealth of exquisite images and vivid, engaging text, not only allows readers to appreciate the magnificent architectural achievements, unique artistic designs, and exquisite treasures in the Forbidden City's collection but also reveals the deep historical and cultural connotations hidden beneath. The planning and layout of the Forbidden City and Beijing, the specifications and orientations of the various palaces, as well as the furnishings and decorations within the palace—all reflect the political concepts and imperial power system of ancient China. Even the number and arrangement of the door knockers on the palace gates carry the meanings of numerology and the supremacy of imperial power. By interpreting the frozen imperial power embodied in the Forbidden City, readers can understand its historical and cultural significance while exploring the palace, which is the unique selling point of this book compared to ordinary travel guides. The Forbidden City served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties and holds immense historical and cultural value. This book, through a wealth of exquisite images and vivid, engaging text, not only allows readers to appreciate the magnificent architectural achievements, unique artistic designs, and exquisite treasures in the Forbidden City's collection but also reveals the deep historical and cultural connotations hidden beneath. The planning and layout of the Forbidden City and Beijing, the specifications and orientations of the various palaces, as well as the furnishings and decorations within the palace—all reflect the political concepts and imperial power system of ancient China. Even the number and arrangement of the door knockers on the palace gates carry the meanings of numerology and the supremacy of imperial power. By interpreting the frozen imperial power embodied in the Forbidden City, readers can understand its historical and cultural significance while exploring the palace, which is the unique selling point of this book compared to ordinary travel guides.