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Author:   Jinghua Ru ,  Hualiang Peng ,  E. Zang ,  S. Cui
Publisher:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Imprint:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Edition:   1998 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 31.00cm , Height: 5.60cm , Length: 37.90cm
Weight:   2.680kg
ISBN:  

9783211829905

ISBN 10:   3211829903
Pages:   204
Publication Date:   April 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

* Photographs: The Forbidden City in Beijing.- The Imperial Palace in Shenyang. * Text: Historical Records on Palace Architecture - From Primitive Crude Houses to Magnificent Buildings: The Primitive Phase; Rise of the Imperial Palace; Wei Yang Palace; Da Ming Palace; Bianliang; Five Capitals. - The Forbidden City in Beijing - A Bright Pearl as a Crystallization of Wisdom and Hard Toil: Basis for Planning of the Forbidden City; Architectural Design; Architectural Construction and Decoration; Construction Work. - The Imperial Palace in Shenyang - A Jewel of Manchu, Han, Mongolian and Tibetan Architecture: Development of the Capital City and the Erection of the Imperial Palace; General Layout of the Imperial Palace; Design of Individual Palatial Buildings; Architectural Decoration. * Appendices: General Plan of the Forbidden City in Beijing; Front Elevation, Section and Plan of the Hall of Supreme Harmony; Timber-Framed Construction of the Hall of Supreme Harmony; Roofing with Glazed Tiles on Hipped Roofs; Roof Forms of Palace Halls; Sumeru Bases; Architectural Details in Various Dynasties; Quing-Style Decorative Paintings; General Plan of the Imperial Palace in Shenyang; Que and the Meridian Gate; Restoration Design of Ancient Palaces; Glossary. * Notes on the Photographs: The Forbidden City in Beijing; The Imperial Palace in Shenyang. * Maps and Chronology: A Map of Historic Sites of Capital Cities and Palaces; The Forbidden City, Historic Sites and Scenic Spots in Beijing; Chronology of Major Events in the History of Chinese Architecture.

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It is rare when the publication of a scholary book falls into the category of a 'major event'; but this and the nine folio-sized volumes to come covering other architectural categories fully qualify. Even if a library has no other books on Chinese architecture, it should make sure to acquire these as they are published ... this is an exemplary presentation deserving the highest recommendation. CHOICE 6/99

It is rare when the publication of a scholary book falls into the category of a a ~major eventa (TM); but this and the nine folio-sized volumes to come covering other architectural categories fully qualify. Even if a library has no other books on Chinese architecture, it should make sure to acquire these as they are published ... this is an exemplary presentation deserving the highest recommendation.a CHOICE 6/99

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