A History of Chinese Architecture

By: Fuxu Shen

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Synopsis: This book provides a comprehensive examination of the architectural evolution of China from antiquity to the early modern, modern, and contemporary ages. A comprehensive examination of the evolution of Chinese architecture is presented in nine chapters, offering a penetrating survey of the subject matter for both learners and professionals. Each chapter illuminates the architectural styles, cultural implications, social significance, and innovations that have shaped the development of Chinese architecture across all dynasties and epochs, from the prehistoric era to the present day. Furthermore, the book draws on past predictions and promising trends in the future of Chinese architecture, thus offering a distinctive perspective on the history of Chinese architecture.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9789819616558
Related ISBNs:: 9789819616541
Publisher:: Springer Nature Singapore
Date of Addition:: 03/14/25
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs, Education, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Translator:: Jiayan Xiao