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Author : Werner Speiser
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Oriental Architecture in Color written by Werner Speiser and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Werner Speiser
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (721 download)
Download or read book Oriental Architecture in color written by Werner Speiser and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sarah Handler
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Ming Furniture in the Light of Chinese Architecture written by Sarah Handler and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to place Ming furniture design within the context of Chinese architectural intent. Illustrating spectacular examples of Ming furniture from private and museum collections around the world; construction and function come together in a harmonious and indivisible whole.
Author : Jeffrey W. Cody
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824861019
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)
Download or read book Chinese Architecture and the Beaux-Arts written by Jeffrey W. Cody and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2011-01-31 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early twentieth century, Chinese traditional architecture and the French-derived methods of the École des Beaux-Arts converged in the United States when Chinese students were given scholarships to train as architects at American universities whose design curricula were dominated by Beaux-Arts methods. Upon their return home in the 1920s and 1930s, these graduates began to practice architecture and create China’s first architectural schools, often transferring a version of what they had learned in the U.S. to Chinese situations. The resulting complex series of design-related transplantations had major implications for China between 1911 and 1949, as it simultaneously underwent cataclysmic social, economic, and political changes. After 1949 and the founding of the People’s Republic, China experienced a radically different wave of influence from the Beaux-Arts through advisors from the Soviet Union who, first under Stalin and later Khrushchev, brought Beaux-Arts ideals in the guise of socialist progress. In the early twenty-first century, China is still feeling the effects of these events. Chinese Architecture and the Beaux-Arts examines the coalescing of the two major architectural systems, placing significant shifts in architectural theory and practice in China within relevant, contemporary, cultural, and educational contexts. Fifteen major scholars from around the world analyze and synthesize these crucial events to shed light on the dramatic architectural and urban changes occurring in China today—many of which have global ramifications. This stimulating and generously illustrated work is divided into three sections, framed by an introduction and a postscript. The first focuses on the convergence of Chinese architecture and the École des Beaux-Arts, outlining the salient aspects of each and suggesting how and why the two "met" in the U.S. The second section centers on the question of how Chinese architects were influenced by the Beaux-Arts and how Chinese architecture was changed as a result. The third takes an even closer look at the Beaux-Arts influence, addressing how innovative practices, new schools of architecture, and buildings whose designs were linked to Beaux-Arts assumptions led to distinctive new paradigms that were rooted in a changing China. By virtue of its scope, scale, and scholarship, this volume promises to become a classic in the fields of Chinese and Western architectural history. Contributors: Tony Atkin, Peter J. Carroll, Yung Ho Chang,Jeffrey W. Cody, Kerry Sizheng Fan, Fu Chao-Ching, Gu Daqing, Seng Kuan,Delin Lai, Xing Ruan, Joseph Rykwert, Nancy S. Steinhardt, David VanZanten, Rudolf Wagner, Zhang Jie, Zhao Chen.
Author : Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824838238
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)
Download or read book Chinese Architecture in an Age of Turmoil, 200-600 written by Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 CE and the year 600, more than thirty dynasties, kingdoms, and states rose and fell on the eastern side of the Asian continent. The founders and rulers of those polities represented the spectrum of peoples in North, East, and Central Asia. Nearly all of them built palaces, altars, temples, tombs, and cities, and almost without exception, the architecture was grounded in the building tradition of China. Illustrated with more than 475 color and black-and-white photographs, maps, and drawings, Chinese Architecture in an Age of Turmoil uses all available evidence—Chinese texts, secondary literature in six languages, excavation reports, and most important, physical remains—to present the architectural history of this tumultuous period in China’s history. Its author, Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt, arguably North America’s leading scholar of premodern Chinese architecture, has done field research at nearly every site mentioned, many of which were unknown twenty years ago and have never been described in a Western language. The physical remains are a handful of pagodas, dozens of cave-temples, thousands of tombs, small-scale evidence of architecture such as sarcophaguses, and countless representations of buildings in paint and relief sculpture. Together they narrate an expansive architectural history that offers the first in-depth study of the development, century-by-century, of Chinese architecture of third through the sixth centuries, plus a view of important buildings from the two hundred years before the third century and the resolution of architecture of this period in later construction. The subtext of this history is an examination of Chinese architecture that answers fundamental questions such as: What was achieved by a building system of standardized components? Why has this building tradition of perishable materials endured so long in China? Why did it have so much appeal to non-Chinese empire builders? Does contemporary architecture of Korea and Japan enhance our understanding of Chinese construction? How much of a role did Buddhism play in construction during the period under study? In answering these questions, the book focuses on the relation between cities and monuments and their heroic or powerful patrons, among them Cao Cao, Shi Hu, Empress Dowager Hu, Gao Huan, and lesser-known individuals. Specific and uniquely Chinese aspects of architecture are explained. The relevance of sweeping—and sometimes uncomfortable—concepts relevant to the Chinese architectural tradition such as colonialism, diffusionism, and the role of historical memory also resonate though the book.
Author : Werner Speiser
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Oriental Architecture in Colour written by Werner Speiser and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Werner Speiser
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (867 download)
Download or read book Oriental architecture in colour, by werner speiser written by Werner Speiser and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Lorena Carvajal
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (76 download)
Download or read book Colors of Asia written by Lorena Carvajal and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to embark on a vibrant journey through the architectural wonders of Asia? Our latest coloring book, Colors of Asia: An Adult Coloring Book Full of Asian Traditional Architecture invites you on a unique exploration of Asia's architectural heritage. Within its pages, you'll discover 25 meticulously illustrated structures, each waiting to be filled with color. From the intricate tiers of a Pagoda to the grandeur of an ancient Palace, this collection has something to captivate every architecture enthusiast. As you delve into Colors of Asia you'll travel across the Asian continent and their cultures. Each illustration is Rich in detail and historical significance, offering hours of coloring enjoyment for both novices and experienced artists. You'll encounter diverse buildings like the Yurt (Ger) of Central Asia, the stately Dzong fortresses of Bhutan, and the serene Ryokans of Japan. This coloring book is not just an artistic endeavor but a journey into the heart of Asian tradition. Whether you're a lover of history, architecture, or simply seeking a peaceful creative outlet, Colors of Asia is your gateway to a world of beauty and tranquility. So, grab your pencils or markers and get ready to immerse yourself in the splendor of Asian architecture. Here's why you'll love Colors of Asia: Stress Relief! Each page transports you to serene Asian landscapes, offering a peaceful escape with every stroke of color. Diverse Illustrations With 25 unique images! including iconic structures like the Taj Mahal and the traditional Hanok houses, your inner artist will rejoice in the variety. No more worrying about color bleeding: Printed on single-sided paper to prevent bleed-through, each page is perfect for removing and framing your colorful creations. Creative Freedom! There's no right or wrong way to color these pages. Whether you're an expert or just starting, this book is a canvas for your creativity. Prepare to be captivated by the Colors of Asia!
Author : Clarence Eng
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004285288
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Colours and Contrast written by Clarence Eng and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Colours and Contrast Clarence Eng covers the social history of architectural ceramics in China, their development both aesthetically (as ornament) and technically (as durable, protective components) in ancient Chinese architecture from palaces and temples to pagodas and screen walls.
Author : Paul Decker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (471 download)
Download or read book Chinese Architecture written by Paul Decker and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Werner Speiser
Publisher : Studio
ISBN 13 : 9780670528363
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (283 download)
Download or read book Oriental Architecture written by Werner Speiser and published by Studio. This book was released on 1965-06-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Aurelia Campbell
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295746890
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (957 download)
Download or read book What the Emperor Built written by Aurelia Campbell and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most famous rulers in Chinese history, the Yongle emperor (r. 1402–24) gained renown for constructing Beijing’s magnificent Forbidden City, directing ambitious naval expeditions, and creating the world’s largest encyclopedia. What the Emperor Built is the first book-length study devoted to the architectural projects of a single Chinese emperor. Focusing on the imperial palaces in Beijing, a Daoist architectural complex on Mount Wudang, and a Buddhist temple on the Sino-Tibetan frontier, Aurelia Campbell demonstrates how the siting, design, and use of Yongle’s palaces and temples helped cement his authority and legitimize his usurpation of power. Campbell offers insight into Yongle’s sense of empire—from the far-flung locations in which he built, to the distant regions from which he extracted construction materials, and to the use of tens of thousands of craftsmen and other laborers. Through his constructions, Yongle connected himself to the divine, interacted with his subjects, and extended imperial influence across space and time. Spanning issues of architectural design and construction technologies, this deft analysis reveals remarkable advancements in timber-frame construction and implements an art-historical approach to examine patronage, audience, and reception, situating the buildings within their larger historical and religious contexts.
Author : Shuishan Yu
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295992131
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (959 download)
Download or read book Chang'an Avenue and the Modernization of Chinese Architecture written by Shuishan Yu and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outgrowth of the author's thesis (Ph.D.--University of Washington).
Author : Laurence G. Liu
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780847810826
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Chinese Architecture written by Laurence G. Liu and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 1989 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations, text, and architectural plans contribute to a summation of the architectural wonders in China
Author : Ronald G. Knapp
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462905870
Total Pages : 1146 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Chinese Houses of Southeast Asia written by Ronald G. Knapp and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 1146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring over 350 beautiful photographs, Chinese Houses of Southeast Asia captures the architectural heritage of a vibrant community. The multiple Chinese migrations from southeastern China to Southeast Asia have had important implications for both regions. In Southeast Asia this influence can be seen in the architecturally eclectic homes these migrants and their descendants built as they became successful; homes that combined Chinese, European and local influences, especially during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Chinese Houses of Southeast Asia strives not only to be an informative but also an authoritative book on the subject of hybrid architecture--filled with stunning color photographs and essays on nearly thirty well-preserved homes. An introductory essay portrays the historical circumstances that gave rise to Chinese houses overseas, and includes historic images, color photographs, paintings and line drawings. At the core of the book is a comprehensive set of stunning color photographs of nearly thirty well-preserved homes built by Chinese immigrants and their descendants in various countries of Southeast Asia. Images and drawings from southeastern China help clarify similarities and differences. For each home, extensive captions accompany the photographs and the essay supplies background information concerning the individual and family who built and resided in each house. The historical context, nature of the building, and the restoration history of the home is included. Extensive information about the symbolism implicit in the decorative elements that make up each of the homes is presented. This includes an examination of ornamental elements that are Chinese in origin as well as those decorative components that are Western. Chinese Houses of Southeast Asia has been written in a nontechnical style, accessible to lay readers who are interested in the extraordinary architectural heritage of China, much of which is only now beginning to be appreciated.
Author : Ronald G. Knapp
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462906680
Total Pages : 650 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Chinese Houses written by Ronald G. Knapp and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Architecture "Book of the Year" Award! Exquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modern-day China. Chinese Houses focuses on 20 well-preserved traditional Chinese homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout China. The photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content. An introductory essay examines the different types of Chinese homes and provides an overview of the rich regional variety of Chinese dwelling forms. It also provides insights into little-known design concepts that emphasize the flexibility, adaptability, and versatility of traditional building forms and the work of traditional craftsmen. Richly illustrated with photographs, woodblock prints, historic images, and line drawings, Chinese Houses portrays an architectural tradition of amazing range and resilience.
Author : Gestalten
Publisher : Gestalten
ISBN 13 : 9783899558722
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (587 download)
Download or read book House of the Dragon written by Gestalten and published by Gestalten. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new design expression is being formed in China as architects look internally for visionary design instead of toward the West.
