Ancient Chinese Architecture, 10 Vols.: Taoist Buildings

The Taoist buildings and gardens and their relationship to natural elements, history and legends provide a rare insight into the ethereal world of Taoism.
Taoist buildings have basically evolved from the traditional square Chinese courtyards. The main halls built on the central axis serve as places of enshrinement and worship for statues of Taoist gods, as well as for conducting ritual ceremonies. Many Taoist temples have a small garden. In hilly areas, these gardens have been built to gracefully echo the surrounding landscape. These temples abound with sculpture, calligraphy and stone inscriptions.

List of contents

Photographs: Northeastern China; Northern China; Central China.-
Text: The Beginnings of Taoism in China and its Essence Pursuit of Immortality, the World of Deities and Taoists.-
Outline of Taoist Architecture Characteristics of Design and Norms, from Zhi, Jing to the Palatial Monastery.-
The Grotto Haven, Blessed Sanctuary and Taoist Monastery Places for Offering Sacrifice, Practicing Asceticism, Preaching and Ceremonial Prayer.- Appendices.- Notes on the Photographs.- Maps and Chronology

Product details

• Publisher: Ambra
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.12.2001
• EAN: 9783990432341
• ISBN: 978-3-99043-234-1
• No. of pages: 181
• Weight: 2472 g
• Illustrations: 157 schw.-w. Abb.
• Sets: Ancient Chinese Architecture, 10 Vols.; Ancient Chinese Architecture, 10 Vols.
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture