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Detailed introduction to the Chinese Ancient Architecture Series (***10 volumes):

In order to promote the ancient Chinese architectural culture, China Architecture Industry Press organized well-known domestic experts and scholars, without fear of complexity, He devoted himself to research, photography, and editing, and published a large album "Chinese Ancient Architecture Series". The book is divided into 10 volumes: ① palace architecture, ② imperial mausoleum architecture, ③ royal garden architecture, ④ literati garden architecture, ⑤ folk residential architecture, ⑥ Buddhist architecture, ⑦ Taoist architecture, ⑧ Islamic architecture, ⑨ ritual architecture, ⑩Cities and defensive buildings. This masterpiece is a comprehensive collection of ancient Chinese architecture in one book. It not only has accurate content, exquisite pictures, but also is exquisitely printed. It is worth collecting by every researcher and enthusiast of ancient Chinese architecture. This book won the Honorary Award of the National Book Award and the Special Award of the Seventh National Outstanding Science and Technology Book Award.

Reader target

Broad readers.

Contents

This book is divided into 10 volumes. ①Palace architecture thesis: Palace architecture in history - from primitive simplicity to grandeur, the Forbidden City in Beijing - the shining pearl of wisdom and blood and sweat, the Forbidden City in Shenyang - the fusion of the essence of Manchu, Han, Mongolian and Tibetan architectural art. Color plate, plate description: Beijing Forbidden City, Shenyang Forbidden City. Appendix: Palace building plan, elevation, section, structural diagram, site distribution map, and navigation map. Architectural Vocabulary. Chronology of ancient Chinese architecture. ②Thesis on Imperial Mausoleum Architecture: Mausoleum Architectural Form and Art—Exploring the mysterious art palace, the individual buildings and overall layout of the mausoleum—showing the colorful and majestic architectural style. Color plate, plate description: Imperial tomb architecture. Appendix: Plan, elevation, section, perspective, structural schematic, site distribution map, and navigation map of the mausoleum building. Architectural Vocabulary. Chronology of ancient Chinese architecture. ③Thesis on Royal Garden Architecture: The foundation and development period - from primitive hunting to a natural, elegant and mature leisure space, and finally the prosperous period - the gardens of the Qing Dynasty, which were the masterpieces of Chinese royal gardening. Color plate, plate description: Royal Garden Buildings. Appendix: Plan, elevation, section, structural diagram, site distribution map, and navigation map of the Royal Garden buildings. Architectural Vocabulary. Chronology of ancient Chinese architecture. ④Thesis on literati garden architecture: The development of literati gardens - gardening reflects the mountain life of Taoism and Taoism, and the artistic characteristics of literati gardens - the beauty of simplicity, the integration of poetry into the scenery, the journey in the painting, layout and design - creating the infinite with the limited , show the greenness and brightness, blend the mountains and regulate the water - combine the dynamic beauty of the peaks and mountains with the curves of the lakes, marshes and secluded streams. Color plate, plate description: Literati Garden Architecture. Appendix: Plan, elevation, section, structural diagram, site distribution map, and navigation map of the literati garden. Architectural Vocabulary. Chronology of Chinese Ancient Architecture ⑤ Essay on Folk Residence Architecture: The Development Course of Folk Residences—Discussing History, Exploring Origins and Architectural Forms of Folk Residences—Residences Integrate People's Feelings, Charm and Geography, and Artistic Characteristics of Folk Residences—Zhizhuo Zangzhuozhuo , Simplicity and fantasy. Color plate, plate description: Folk residential architecture. Plans, elevations, sections, structural schematics, site distribution maps, and navigation maps of private residential buildings. Architectural Vocabulary. Chronology of ancient Chinese architecture. ⑥Buddhist architecture thesis: The formation and development of Chinese Buddhism - using mystery to explain Buddhism, using Buddhism to supplement mystery, the establishment and evolution of Chinese Buddhist temples - from the founding of White Horse Temple to the proliferation of Buddhist temples in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the artistic characteristics of Chinese Buddhist architecture - Western Buddhism The integration of culture and Chinese inherent culture. Color plate, plate caption: Buddhist Architecture. Plans, elevations, sections, structural diagrams, site distribution maps, and navigation maps of Buddhist temples, pagodas, and grottoes. Architectural Vocabulary. Chronology of ancient Chinese architecture. ⑦ Taoist architecture thesis: The rise of Taoism in China and its content - the pursuit of immortality, the world of immortality, an overview of Taoist architecture - architectural features from "governance", "appeasement" to "gongguan", caves, blessed places and jungles - worshiping gods , a place for practice, preaching, and fasting. Color plates and plate descriptions: Planes, elevations, sections, structural schematics, site distribution maps, and navigation maps of Taoist buildings. Architectural Vocabulary. Chronology of ancient Chinese architecture. ⑧Thesis on Islamic Architecture: The historical evolution of Islamic architecture—the process before and after it was introduced to China from Arabia via the Silk and Spice Road, the types and composition of Islamic architecture—the unique style of mosques and tombs that are a mixture of China and Arabia, Islam Teach the layout and decoration of buildings. Color plate, plate caption: Islamic Architecture. Plan, elevation, section, structural diagram, site distribution map, and navigation map of Islamic architecture. Architectural Vocabulary. Chronology of ancient Chinese architecture. ⑨Thesis on Ritual Architecture: The formation and historical evolution of ritual architecture—from Confucian etiquette thought to the altar and temple sacrificial series in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the form and artistic characteristics of ritual architecture—from the emperor’s home to the common people’s home Natural and Humanistic Sacrifice Series. Color plate, plate description: Ritual architecture. Plans, elevations, sections, structural diagrams, site distribution diagrams, and navigation diagrams of ritual buildings. Architectural Vocabulary. Chronology of ancient Chinese architecture. ⑩Thesis on city and defensive architecture: The evolution of city defense architecture - the rise and fall of capitals in the past dynasties, city shape, structure, construction and attack and defense - building a strong and dangerous defense system, the Great Wall - the greatest defense project in Chinese history. Color plate, plate description: City defense buildings. Plan, elevation, section, structural diagram, site distribution map, and navigation map of the city's defense buildings. Architectural Vocabulary. Chronology of ancient Chinese architecture.

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