A History of Chinese Architecture

Fuxu Shen, Jiayan Xiao

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Palgrave Macmillan
11 February 2025

Theory of architecture; History of architecture; Museums & museology; Asian history; Cultural studies

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the architectural evolution of China from antiquity to the early modern, modern, and contemporary ages. A comprehensive examination of the evolution of Chinese architecture is presented in nine chapters, offering a penetrating survey of the subject matter for both learners and professionals. Each chapter illuminates the architectural styles, cultural implications, social significance, and innovations that have shaped the development of Chinese architecture across all dynasties and epochs, from the prehistoric era to the present day. Furthermore, the book draws on past predictions and promising trends in the future of Chinese architecture, thus offering a distinctive perspective on the history of Chinese architecture.

By: Fuxu Shen
Translated by: Jiayan Xiao
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: Singapore
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
ISBN: 9789819616541
ISBN 10: 9819616549
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 11 February 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fuxu Shen, a native of Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China, graduated from the Department of Architecture at Tongji University in 1963. He served as a professor and master's supervisor at Tongji University, where he had established the Shen Fuxu Research Studio.

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