Fujian's Tulou

A Treasure of Chinese Traditional Civilian Residence

Paperback Engels 2020 9789811379307
Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen

Samenvatting

This book analyzes a large number of typical tulou buildings and compact communities in detail, and painstakingly studies the way of life practiced in these communities, their defense systems, building techniques, spatial features, antithetical couplets culture, and historical origins. As such, it offers readers access to a unique treasure of traditional civilian residence, while also representing a valuable asset for architects and researchers in architectural history, cultural relics and fine arts.

Specificaties

ISBN13:9789811379307
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Uitgever:Springer Nature Singapore

Lezersrecensies

Wees de eerste die een lezersrecensie schrijft!

Inhoudsopgave

<div><p>Foreword.- Preface.-&nbsp;Chapter 1 The&nbsp;Tulou&nbsp;Study: a Historical Review.-&nbsp;Chapter 2 A Rich Variety of&nbsp;Tulou&nbsp;Forms.-&nbsp;Chapter 3 Fujian&nbsp;Tulou: a Definition.-&nbsp;Chapter 4 The Communal Nature of Fujian&nbsp;Tulou.-&nbsp;Chapter 5 Outstanding Marvels of the Fujian&nbsp;Tulou.-&nbsp;Chapter 6 Harmony and Unification Between Man and Nature.-&nbsp;Chapter 7 Home Impregnable: Defense Mechanism.- Chapter 8 Ancient and Unique Construction Techniques.-&nbsp;Chapter 9 Habitable Inner Environment.-&nbsp;Chapter 10 A Centripetal Order: Architectural Space.-&nbsp;Chapter 11 Perfection and Simplicity: Architectural Treatment.-&nbsp;Chapter 12 Solving Mystery: Success of the Circular Building.-&nbsp;Chapter 13 An Inspiration:&nbsp;Tulou&nbsp;Tablets and Couplets.-&nbsp;Chapter 14 A Fantasy Land: Legends and Tales.-&nbsp;Chapter 15 A Pressing Matter: Protection and Development of&nbsp;Tulou.- Conclusion Fujian&nbsp;Tulou&nbsp;in the Future.Postscript.-&nbsp;Afterword to the Revised Edition.</p><br></div>

Managementboek Top 100

Rubrieken

    Personen

      Trefwoorden

        Fujian's Tulou