
Chinese Architecture
Yanxin Cai(Author)
Cambridge University Press
3rd Edition
Published on 3. March 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
186 pages
978-0-521-18644-5 (ISBN)
Description
Ancient Chinese architecture is not only a source of reference for modern Chinese design, it has also had an international influence and attracted global attention. Moreover, architectural remains in China reveal much about the history of this ancient civilisation. The palaces, gardens, temples, tombs and dwellings of the Chinese people reflect, for example, the military achievements of the Qin emperor, the spirit of the Tang Dynasty, the palace intrigues of the Ming Dynasty, the diversity of Chinese culture through the ages and the skill of countless generations of craftsmen and labourers. Chinese Architecture provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to this essential part of China's cultural heritage.
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Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
1 Maps; 155 Halftones, color
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
292 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-18644-5 (9780521186445)
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Person
Yanxin Cai received her PhD from Tongji University, Shanghai. She now teaches at the Faculty of Architecture at Jiaotong University, Chengdu. Her research focuses on the protection and restoration of traditional Chinese architecture.
Content
1. Ancient cities; 2. The supreme imperial power; 3. The palaces of gods; 4. Appreciation of Chinese gardens; 5. Vernacular dwellings; 6. When East met West; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.