| Chinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation Contributor(s): Knapp, Ronald G. (Author), Spence, Jonathan (Foreword by), Ong, A. Chester (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 0804835373 ISBN-13: 9780804835374 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing OUR PRICE: $54.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Customs & Traditions - Architecture | History - General - Architecture | Regional |
| Dewey: 392.360 |
| LCCN: 2004114425 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 9" W x 12" (4.20 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 The photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content.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 classical craftsmen. Richly illustrated with photographs, woodblock prints, historical images, and line drawings, Chinese Houses portrays an architectural tradition of fantastic range and resilience. |