Ancient Chinese Architecture Series, 10 volume set

Ching-Hua Ju
Hua-Liang Peng

Produktart: Buch
ISBN-10: 3-211-83030-8
ISBN-13: 9783211830307
Verlag: Springer
Herstellungsland:
Jahr: 10. Juni 2003
Auflage: 1
Format: 40,64 x 50,80 x 31,75cm
Seitenanzahl: 193
Gewicht: 499gr
Bindung: Paperback

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Product Description
Ancient Chinese Architecture provides an insight into all facets of ancient Chinese architecture, from the magnificent palaces to the still almost unknown and enchanting vernacular dwellings of the villages.

Each volume includes: -The impressive format (27x37 cm / 10,5x14, 5 inches) will ensure that you do not overlook a single detail. -Approx. 170 large-scale photographs in each volume illustrate the interior and exterior views of each building and the gardens, each with its own particular beauty. -Approx. 200 fine-ink drawings provide a rare clarity of insight into the construction details. -Each handsome linen-bound and stitched volume is kept to a practical length of approx. 200 pages. -Each volume is dedicated to one specific theme and contains detailed guide maps showing how the theme relates to others in the series. -Clearly written English translations of texts by highly respected Chinese academics offer clear and concise information on each of the subjects treated. -Each volume contains maps showing the best routes to take to visit both the famous and the less well-known sites of interest featured. -Clear indexing ensures quick and reliable orientation. -Each volume is complemented by extensive bibliographies, easy-to-follow tables showing developments, typological comparisons and chronologies.

• Architecture
• Architecture – General
• China
• History
• History of art – art & design styles
• History – General
• International Architecture – Asian
• Ming-Qing dynasties, 1368-1912
• Palaces
• Religious Buildings