Recommended Reading on Chinese Architecture
The following are some of the important chinese academic source on chinese architecture. If you know any good english source, please recommend here.
Chinese Source
1. 《中國建築史》 Chinese Architecture History by Liang Sicheng 梁思成
2. 《中國古代建築史》 Chinese Ancient Architecture History by Liu Guozheng 劉敦楨
3. 《营造法式》 Architecture Construction Method written and published during Song dynasty by Architect Li Jie 李诫
4. 《工部工程作法》 Civil Engineering Method written during Qing dynasty.
(...to be updated regularly...)
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Recommended readings on Chinese architecture
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, Apr 29 2007 01:16 AM
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Posted 29 April 2007 - 01:16 AM
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Posted 22 May 2007 - 04:36 AM
1. The Type of House that was built, Authors Pan Gu Xi and He Jian Zhong, 2005
It outlines in Chinese language the Song Dynasty architecture. Some Tang structures are included.
2. Architecture in China, Authors Liang Si Cheng and Liu Zi Ping,, 2007
It outlines in Chinese language the architecture of many dynasties. It includes Tang and Song Dynasties among others.
It outlines in Chinese language the Song Dynasty architecture. Some Tang structures are included.
2. Architecture in China, Authors Liang Si Cheng and Liu Zi Ping,, 2007
It outlines in Chinese language the architecture of many dynasties. It includes Tang and Song Dynasties among others.
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Posted 22 May 2007 - 11:54 AM
《不只中国木建筑》赵广超- Not Just Chinese Wooden Architecture- a good reference list included at the end of the book
《大紫禁城》同上- Great Forbidden City
《大紫禁城》同上- Great Forbidden City
人間五十年、下天のうちをくらぶれば、夢幻の如くなり。
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Posted 30 December 2007 - 01:28 AM
Does anyone know of any books that detail the differences in Chinese architecture by region?
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." - Aldous Huxley
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Posted 23 July 2009 - 10:03 AM
great news!
the english version of the book quoted at above (post#3) 《大紫禁城》by 赵广超 has published!
The Grand Forbidden City - The Imperial Axis (Popular Edition) by Chiu Kwong Chiu
ISBN: 9789620426230
web ref: http://www.jointpubl...N=9789620426230
The Grand Forbidden City - The Imperial Axis (Special Edition) also by Chiu Kwong Chiu
ISBN: 9789620427541
web ref: http://www.jointpubl...N=9789620427541
translated from chinese to english, from a big size book to a smaller size, but all pictures included.
GREAT infromation given and REALLY DEEP inside to chinese culture.
you will learn MUCH MORE besides chinese architecture.
from easy to difficult, explain profound theories in simple language, aided with MANY funny pictures and professional architectural sketch.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for both newbie and advanced learners.
the english version of the book quoted at above (post#3) 《大紫禁城》by 赵广超 has published!
The Grand Forbidden City - The Imperial Axis (Popular Edition) by Chiu Kwong Chiu
ISBN: 9789620426230
web ref: http://www.jointpubl...N=9789620426230
The Grand Forbidden City - The Imperial Axis (Special Edition) also by Chiu Kwong Chiu
ISBN: 9789620427541
web ref: http://www.jointpubl...N=9789620427541
translated from chinese to english, from a big size book to a smaller size, but all pictures included.
GREAT infromation given and REALLY DEEP inside to chinese culture.
you will learn MUCH MORE besides chinese architecture.
from easy to difficult, explain profound theories in simple language, aided with MANY funny pictures and professional architectural sketch.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for both newbie and advanced learners.
萬物靜觀皆自得，四時佳興與人同。
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