Chinese Folk Architecture (Set of Three Volumes)

Author: Lu Yuanding (Editor-in-Chief), Yang Gusheng (Deputy Editor-in-Chief)
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Publishing Date: 2003-11-01
Features: China's Folk Architecture is a compilation of decades of research materials on folk architecture, gathered through collection and investigation. It represents a contribution to promoting China's outstanding traditional architectural culture. This book is a specialized work that emphasizes theory, historical records, and field investigations, with the following characteristics:
1. Comprehensive and up-to-date materials.
2. Equal emphasis on theory and practice.
3. Rich in illustrations and text.
4. The appendix includes an index of formally published works on traditional Chinese folk architecture since the founding of the People's Republic of China, serving as a reference for researchers and enthusiasts in future studies.
When compiling this book, the editors adopted a perspective and methodology centered on architecture, combined with disciplines such as sociology, history, culture, ethnology, folklore, linguistics, climatology, and geography. This approach aims to provide a relatively objective and pragmatic analysis and critique of traditional folk architecture. In specific chapters, the book compares the history and development of folk architecture across different ethnic groups and regions, highlighting their main features. Some chapters also compare them with adjacent areas and ethnic groups, making it easier for readers to understand the characteristics of various folk architectural styles.