Chinese architecture / by Wang Qijun.

Main entry:

Wang, Qijun.

Title & Author:

Chinese architecture / by Wang Qijun.

Publication:

New York : Better Link ; London : Turnaround [distributor], 2010.

Description:

1 volume : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Series:

Discovering China

Notes:
Fundamental features of a ancient Chinese architecture -- Overview of terms -- Pre-Qin era -- The Qin and Han dynasties -- The three kingdoms period, Western and Eastern Jin dynasties, and Northern and Southern dynasties -- The Sui and Tang dynasties -- The Song, Liao and Jin dynasties -- The Yun dynasty -- The Ming dynasty -- The Qing dynasty -- Chinese domestic architecture.

Summary:

"The architecture of ancient China embodies the countryÆs expansive cultural heritage, and represents one of the world's great architectural traditions. It also reflects the different topographies and peoples spread across the country's vast territory. Architectural historian Wang Qijun takes readers on a visual journey, investigating the most striking and significant aspects of Chinese architectural history. Accompanied by over 100 photographs and exquisite illustrations, more than 40 of the most important structures from different dynasties are highlighted in this book, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Yungang Cave, Daming Palace and Dule Temple. A fascinating overview of ancient Chinese architecture and how it influenced history and culture, this book is a must for those interested in learning more about China."--Publisher description.

ISBN:

9781602201187 (hbk.)
1602201188 (hbk.)

Subject:

Architecture, Chinese.
Architecture chinoise.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 276566
Call No.: BIB 211198
Status: Available

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