Chinese Architecture 3rd edition

Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext This book provides an illustrated introduction to Chinese architecture, a reference for modern design and a window into China's history. Zusammenfassung Ancient Chinese architecture is not only a source of reference for modern Chinese design; it has also attracted significant global attention. Moreover! architectural remains in China reveal much about the history of this ancient civilisation. Chinese Architecture provides an accessible! illustrated introduction to this essential part of China's cultural heritage. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

Product details

• Authors: Yanxin Cai, Cai Yanxin
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.03.2011
• EAN: 9780521186445
• ISBN: 978-0-521-18644-5
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 232 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture; Introductions to Chinese Cultu; Introductions to Chinese Culture
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture