A history of Chinese architecture:

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 m...

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Main Author: Shen, Fuxu (Author)
Other Authors: Xiao, Jiayan (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Singapore Palgrave Macmillan [2025]
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Summary: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
Physical Description:288 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9789819616541
9789819616572