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Chinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation

Chinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation

Ronald G. Knapp
4.3/5 ( ratings)
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 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The photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content.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.
Language
English
Pages
288
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Release
January 15, 2006
ISBN
0804835373
ISBN 13
9780804835374

Chinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation

Ronald G. Knapp
4.3/5 ( ratings)
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 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The photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content.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.
Language
English
Pages
288
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Release
January 15, 2006
ISBN
0804835373
ISBN 13
9780804835374

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