Decoration And Symbolism In Chinese Architecture
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Decoration And Symbolism In Chinese Architecture
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Author : The Preservation of Monuments Board
language : en
Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
Release Date : 2013-12-07
Decoration And Symbolism In Chinese Architecture written by The Preservation of Monuments Board and has been published by Editions Didier Millet this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-07 with Architecture categories.
Enter the enthralling world of Chinese mythology, folk tales and cultural symbolism through an insightful study of the decorative symbols found in Chinese monuments in Singapore. The symbols include human figures, animals, plants, landscapes and artefacts. This book offers rare glimpses into the beliefs, values and aspirations of the pioneers who constructed temples and buildings such as Thian Hock Keng, Wak Hai Cheng Bio, the House of Tan Yeok Nee, and Hong San See (winner of the 2010 Award of Excellence for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation). Discover how scenes from epic Chinese novels such as The Romance of the Three Kingdoms and The Legend of Madam White Snake have been incorporated into the architecture of these monuments.
Decoration Symbolism In Chinese Architecture
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Author : Ger-Wen Kang
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Decoration Symbolism In Chinese Architecture written by Ger-Wen Kang and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Architectural design categories.
"Decoration and Symbolism in Chinese Architecture unlocks the hidden meanings behind the decorative symbols and architectural designs found in historic Chinese buildings in Singapore. Written by experts in the field and accompanied by beautiful photographs, this book brings to light the beliefs, values, aspirations and world views of the pioneers who constructed the landmark buildings that nestle below Singapore0́9s modern skyline today."--Back cover.
Monumentality In Early Chinese Art And Architecture
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Author : Wu Hung
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Monumentality In Early Chinese Art And Architecture written by Wu Hung and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Art categories.
"Chinese decorative, pictorial, and architectural forms, often approached as separate traditions, are here explained as a broad artistic movement and contextualized as part of a well-defined cultural and political tradition. The book begins with the first comprehensive explanation of "ritual art." This native genre encompasses ceremonial pottery, jades, and bronzes, which, though often small and hidden, manifest a unique sense of the monumental. The author traces the decline of this archaic tradition and the corresponding rise of palatial and funerary monuments against the background of China's transition from a network of principalities to a unified political state." "He portrays the continual reinvention of the city in China as he analyzes the history of the Western Han capital, Chang'an, and brings to life the individual motives of builder, mourner, and deceased in discussing the unprecedented construction and decoration of mortuary monuments during the Eastern Han. The book concludes by reexamining what is arguably the most important event in Chinese art history: the appearance of individual artists during the post-Han period and their transformation of public monumental art into a private idiom."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Chinese Architecture
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Author : Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2019-05-14
Chinese Architecture written by Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-14 with Architecture categories.
An unprecedented survey of the origins and evolution of Chinese architecture, from the last millennia BCE to today Throughout history, China has maintained one of the world’s richest built civilizations. The nation’s architectural achievements range from its earliest walled cities and the First Emperor’s vision of city and empire, to bridges, pagodas, and the twentieth-century constructions of the Socialist state. In this beautifully illustrated book, Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt presents the first fully comprehensive survey of Chinese architecture in any language. With rich political and historical context, Steinhardt covers forty centuries of architecture, from the genesis of Chinese building through to the twenty-first century and the challenges of urban expansion and globalism. Steinhardt follows the extraordinary breadth of China’s architectural legacy—including excavation sites, gardens, guild halls, and relief sculpture—and considers the influence of Chinese architecture on Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Tibet. Architectural examples from Chinese ethnic populations and various religions are examined, such as monasteries, mosques, observatories, and tombs. Steinhardt also shows that Chinese architecture is united by a standardized system of construction, applicable whether buildings are temples, imperial palaces, or shrines. Every architectural type is based on the models that came before it, and principles established centuries earlier dictate building practices. China’s unique system has allowed its built environment to stand as a profound symbol of Chinese culture. With unprecedented breadth united by a continuous chronological narrative, Chinese Architecture offers the best scholarship available on this remarkable subject for scholars, students, and general readers.
Chinese Architecture And Planning
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Author : Qinghua Guo
language : en
Publisher: Axel Menges
Release Date : 2005
Chinese Architecture And Planning written by Qinghua Guo and has been published by Axel Menges this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
This book presents a thematic discussion of architectural history and city planning, with a focus on the issues of ideas, methods and techniques in the context of the culture, politics and religion of the pre modern China.
A Handbook On Chinese Symbolic Architectural Motifs
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Author : Hsien-Chia Chen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
A Handbook On Chinese Symbolic Architectural Motifs written by Hsien-Chia Chen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with categories.
Traditional Chinese Architecture And Planning China S Perception Of Space And City
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Author : Felix Wernisch
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2020-11-25
Traditional Chinese Architecture And Planning China S Perception Of Space And City written by Felix Wernisch and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-25 with Architecture categories.
Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject Art - Architecture / History of Construction, grade: 1.0, Vienna University of Technology, course: Traditional Chinese Architecture and Planning, language: English, abstract: Anywhere in the world space is the core of architecture and urban planning. In China space was and perhaps still is clearly defined and distinct, but at the same time, boundless and seemingly empty. In imperial China, city planning and especially the design of the capital were highly symbolic and crucial for living in harmony with the universe. A discussion. The first part of the paper is concerned with explaining how "space" has been defined in Chinese urban planning and architecture from ancient times until today. The second part of the paper is about the city, its symbolism and the importance of Chinese cities in ancient years compared to today.
The Art Of Decoration In Traditional Chinese Architecture
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Author : Qingxi Lou
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
The Art Of Decoration In Traditional Chinese Architecture written by Qingxi Lou and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Architecture categories.
Rural Architecture In The Chinese Taste
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Author : John Halfpenny
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1755
Rural Architecture In The Chinese Taste written by John Halfpenny and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1755 with Architecture categories.
Chinese Architecture
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Author : Yanxin Cai
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2011-03-03
Chinese Architecture written by Yanxin Cai and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-03 with Architecture categories.
This book provides an illustrated introduction to Chinese architecture, a reference for modern design and a window into China's history.