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Description for Imperial China
Paperback. "Reprint. First published in Great Britain by Viking, 1991. Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-157) and index. Commissioning organisation: Charis Chan. xii, 164 p. ill., maps 21 cm. Paperback. Very good copy." Keywords: "Subjects - Art, Architecture & Photography - Architecture - General,Subjects - Art, Architecture & Photography - General"
The extraordinary legacy of the Chinese Emperors - their palaces, temples, tombs and parks - is the subject of this guide. Although most of the surviving buildings date from the Quing dynasty (1644-1911), it is shown that the ideas that shaped them date back 2000 years. An introduction explains the history and philosophical ideas fundamental to an appreciation of Chinese architecture. The main section of the book then sets out the background to each site, before taking the reader on a step-by-step tour of its buildings, explaining principles and methods of construction, and highlighting the often stunning decorative details. Most ... Read more
The extraordinary legacy of the Chinese Emperors - their palaces, temples, tombs and parks - is the subject of this guide. Although most of the surviving buildings date from the Quing dynasty (1644-1911), it is shown that the ideas that shaped them date back 2000 years. An introduction explains the history and philosophical ideas fundamental to an appreciation of Chinese architecture. The main section of the book then sets out the background to each site, before taking the reader on a step-by-step tour of its buildings, explaining principles and methods of construction, and highlighting the often stunning decorative details. Most ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140118568
SKU
KEX0082865
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
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