Knapp, Ronald G., 1940- editor.

The Chinese house : craft, symbol, and the folk tradition / Ronald G. Knapp.

Hong Kong ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1990.

viii, 87 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map ; 20 cm.

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The architecture of the Chinese house communicates a dynamic tradition that goes beyond formal design, aesthetics, and materials to reveal cosmology and folk beliefs in concrete and practical terms. In this introduction to Chinese rural housing in all its diversity the author illustrates the remarkable sensitivity of Chinese builders to local environments. He reveals that within the apparent diversity lies a striking continuity of form and layout that reaches back to neolithic times. Details of technique, materials, design, and symbols demonstrate the central influence of 'fengshui' principles and folk rituals in Chinese house building up to the present day. Richly illustrated with traditional wood-block prints, original line drawings, and numerous photographs, this book portrays a living folk tradition of amazing resilience. -- From publisher's description.

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9780195851151

Haus, ...
China Zusammenstellung
Dwellings China.
Dwellings Taiwan.
Vernacular architecture China.
Vernacular architecture Taiwan.
Architecture vernaculaire Chine.
Architecture vernaculaire Taiwan.
Dwellings
Manners and customs
Vernacular architecture
Architektur
Haus
Woningen.
Habitations Chine.
Habitations.
China Social life and customs.
Taiwan Social life and customs.
Chine Mœurs et coutumes.
Taiwan Mœurs et coutumes.
China
Taiwan
China Residences Architectural features

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Location: Library main 119335
Call No.: GT365.K59 (ID:95-B1826)
Status: Available