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.
By:
Yanxin Cai Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 340g ISBN:9780521186445 ISBN 10: 0521186447 Series:Introductions to Chinese Culture Pages: 186 Publication Date:11 April 2011 Audience:
General/trade
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Adult education
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ELT Advanced
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
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.
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.