When looking at vernacular dwellings around the world, those from China are particularly rich in culture. Chinese vernacular dwellings, which have raised widespread concerns in various circles, are valuable legacies of ancient Chinese architecture. The conservation of Chinese vernacular dwellings has been enhanced in past years. However, with rapid economic development, improved living standards and urban buildings, the study and conservation of vernacular dwellings should be further increased, so that national architecture can become further treasured and appreciated by more people. The richness of Chinese vernacular dwellings is closely related to the country's situation. Firstly, to tackle the housing issue, people at different times in China's long 5000-year history made various attempts at improving their dwellings, and there is evidence of this rudimentary shelter. Secondly, China has a vast territory,which covers high mountains, vast plains and grasslands, river networks, loess plateaus and dense forests, which not only provides various local building materials, but also determines the fundamental selection criteria in different regions.
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暫缺《中國民居之美(英文版)》作者簡介
圖書目錄
Preface Introduction to the Aesthetics of Vernacular Dwellings I . Aesthetics and Architectural Aesthetics II. Beauty in Form III. Blending of Arts IV. Aesthetic Exhibition of Vernacular Dwellings V. Aesthetic Characters of Vernacular Dwellings Part One The Beauty of Environment I . Natural Landscape II . Landscape Conforming to the Terrain III. Artificial Landscape Part Two The Beauty of Settlement Groups I . Unified Style II . Prominent Points III. Changes of Access W. Cluster Architecture Part Three The Beauty of Forms I . Unique Appearance II. Varied Courtyards III. Balanced Form IV. Variations of Roofing Part Four The Beauty of Gates I. Alhambresque Gate II. House-style gate III. Pylon-style gate IV .In-wall gate V. Gate ofinner court VI. Screen wall Part Five The Beauty of Structures I. Post and lintel construction II. Inserted beam construction III. Column and tie construction IV. Dense horizontal purlin construction Part Six The Beauty of Materials I. The application of technique 11. Configuration comparison III. Fine processing W. Rare materials Part Seven The Beauty of Finishes I. Lattice Patterns II . Special Windows III. Internal Partitions …… Part Eight The Beauty of Decorations Part Nine The Beauty of Beliefs Part Ten The Beauty of Furniture and Furnishings