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Chinese Houses : The Architectural Heritage of a Nation by Jonathan Spence, Ronald G. Knapp and A. Chester Ong (2006, Hardcover)
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Winner of ForeWord Magazines Architecture "Book of the Year" Award! Richly illustrated with photographs, woodblock prints, historical images, and line drawings, Chinese Houses portrays an architectural tradition of fantastic range and resilience.
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PublisherTuttle Publishing
ISBN-100804835373
ISBN-139780804835374
eBay Product ID (ePID)46593300
Product Key Features
Book TitleChinese Houses : the Architectural Heritage of a Nation
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicInterior Design / General, Historic Preservation / General, Regional
IllustratorYes
GenreArchitecture
AuthorJonathan Spence, Ronald G. Knapp, A. Chester Ong
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight67 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width9 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-114425
Reviews"Chinese Houses examines traditional dwellings from a Ming dynasty manor to Mao's boyhood home."- Elle Decor, "When a house is used as a museum or tourist site, it loses its vitality, and with no chance to grow and develop, it becomes fossilized. Judging by the eagerness of officials at every level of the government to 'regenerate' the cities...this could be the only way to preserve the old dwellings of China. This book, illustrated with many beautiful photographs and drawings, could serve as the best guide for preserving China's heritage." - Orientations, Packed with color photos of both interior and exterior décor, Chinese Houses also presents an in-depth survey of the rituals, culture, ornamentation influences, and floor plans of homes across China, from urban to rural dwellings. If it's a strong in-depth history of Chinese home architecture which is desired, look no further than the gorgeous Chinese Houses: it's much more than the coffee table picturebook it appears a first glance.-Midwest Book Review, "This scholarly, detailed work, beautifully illustrated with historic black-and-white photos, contemporary color photos, floor plans, and elevations, is recommended for large collections." Library Journal, "This scholarly, detailed work, beautifully illustrated with historic black-and-white photos, contemporary color photos, floor plans, and elevations, is recommended for large collections." -- Library Journal, "Packed with color photos of both interior and exterior d&ThΗcor, Chinese Houses also presents an in-depth survey of the rituals, culture, ornamentation influences, and floor plans of homes across China, from urban to rural dwellings. If it's a strong in-depth history of Chinese home architecture which is desired, look no further than the gorgeous Chinese Houses: it's much more than the coffee table picturebook it appears a first glance." -- Midwest Book Review, "When a house is used as a museum or tourist site, it loses its vitality, and with no chance to grow and develop, it becomes fossilized. Judging by the eagerness of officials at every level of the government to 'regenerate' the cities...this could be the only way to preserve the old dwellings of China. This book, illustrated with many beautiful photographs and drawings, could serve as the best guide for preserving China's heritage." Orientations, "Chinese Houses examines traditional dwellings from a Ming dynasty manor to Mao's boyhood home." -- Elle Decor blog, "Ronald G. Knapp...based this exhaustive book on 40 years of research in the Chinese countryside."-Icon World Monuments, "When a house is used as a museum or tourist site, it loses its vitality, and with no chance to grow and develop, it becomes fossilized. Judging by the eagerness of officials at every level of the government to 'regenerate' the cities...this could be the only way to preserve the old dwellings of China. This book, illustrated with many beautiful photographs and drawings, could serve as the best guide for preserving China's heritage."- Orientations, "This scholarly, detailed work, beautifully illustrated with historic black-and-white photos, contemporary color photos, floor plans, and elevations, is recommended for large collections."-Library Journal, "Packed with color photos of both interior and exterior dTcor, Chinese Houses also presents an in-depth survey of the rituals, culture, ornamentation influences, and floor plans of homes across China, from urban to rural dwellings. If it's a strong in-depth history of Chinese home architecture which is desired, look no further than the gorgeous Chinese Houses: it's much more than the coffee table picturebook it appears a first glance."- Midwest Book Review, "Chinese Houses examines traditional dwellings from a Ming dynasty manor to Mao's boyhood home." - Elle Decor blog, "When a house is used as a museum or tourist site, it loses its vitality, and with no chance to grow and develop, it becomes fossilized. Judging by the eagerness of officials at every level of the government to 'regenerate' the cities...this could be the only way to preserve the old dwellings of China. This book, illustrated with many beautiful photographs and drawings, could serve as the best guide for preserving China's heritage." - Orientations magazine, "Chinese Houses examines traditional dwellings from a Ming dynasty manor to Mao's boyhood home."-Elle Decor, "Ronald G. Knapp...based this exhaustive book on 40 years of research in the Chinese countryside." -- Icon World Monuments, "When a house is used as a museum or tourist site, it loses its vitality, and with no chance to grow and develop, it becomes fossilized. Judging by the eagerness of officials at every level of the government to 'regenerate' the cities...this could be the only way to preserve the old dwellings of China. This book, illustrated with many beautiful photographs and drawings, could serve as the best guide for preserving China's heritage." -- Orientations magazine, "Packed with color photos of both interior and exterior dTcor, Chinese Houses also presents an in-depth survey of the rituals, culture, ornamentation influences, and floor plans of homes across China, from urban to rural dwellings. If it's a strong in-depth history of Chinese home architecture which is desired, look no further than the gorgeous Chinese Houses: it's much more than the coffee table picturebook it appears a first glance." -- Midwest Book Review, "Ronald G. Knapp...based this exhaustive book on 40 years of research in the Chinese countryside."- Icon World Monuments, "Chinese Houses examines traditional dwellings from a Ming dynasty manor to Mao's boyhood home." - Elle Decor, Packed with color photos of both interior and exterior dTcor, Chinese Houses also presents an in-depth survey of the rituals, culture, ornamentation influences, and floor plans of homes across China, from urban to rural dwellings. If it's a strong in-dep|9780804835374|, "Packed with color photos of both interior and exterior dTcor, Chinese Houses also presents an in-depth survey of the rituals, culture, ornamentation influences, and floor plans of homes across China, from urban to rural dwellings. If it's a strong in-depth history of Chinese home architecture which is desired, look no further than the gorgeous Chinese Houses: it's much more than the coffee table picturebook it appears a first glance."-Midwest Book Review, "When a house is used as a museum or tourist site, it loses its vitality, and with no chance to grow and develop, it becomes fossilized. Judging by the eagerness of officials at every level of the government to 'regenerate' the cities...this could be the only way to preserve the old dwellings of China. This book, illustrated with many beautiful photographs and drawings, could serve as the best guide for preserving China's heritage."-Orientations, "Packed with color photos of both interior and exterior dTcor, Chinese Houses also presents an in-depth survey of the rituals, culture, ornamentation influences, and floor plans of homes across China, from urban to rural dwellings. If it's a strong in-depth history of Chinese home architecture which is desired, look no further than the gorgeous Chinese Houses: it's much more than the coffee table picturebook it appears a first glance." - Midwest Book Review, "Ronald G. Knapp...based this exhaustive book on 40 years of research in the Chinese countryside." - Icon World Monuments, When a house is used as a museum or tourist site, it loses its vitality, and with no chance to grow and develop, it becomes fossilized. Judging by the eagerness of officials at every level of the government to 'regenerate' the cities...this could be the|9780804835374|, "Chinese Houses examines traditional dwellings from a Ming dynasty manor to Mao's boyhood home." Elle Decor, "Ronald G. Knapp...based this exhaustive book on 40 years of research in the Chinese countryside." Icon World Monuments, "This scholarly, detailed work, beautifully illustrated with historic black-and-white photos, contemporary color photos, floor plans, and elevations, is recommended for large collections."- Library Journal, "This scholarly, detailed work, beautifully illustrated with historic black-and-white photos, contemporary color photos, floor plans, and elevations, is recommended for large collections." - Library Journal, "Packed with color photos of both interior and exterior dTcor, Chinese Houses also presents an in-depth survey of the rituals, culture, ornamentation influences, and floor plans of homes across China, from urban to rural dwellings. If it's a strong in-depth history of Chinese home architecture which is desired, look no further than the gorgeous Chinese Houses: it's much more than the coffee table picturebook it appears a first glance." Midwest Book Review
Table Of ContentContents 1. Introduction2. Mei Lanfang House3. Siheyuan House4. Qiao Family Manor5. Fan Family House6. Henan Cave Dwellings7. Wang Family ManorPUBLICATION DATMarch 2005FORMATHardco er,DustjacketPAGES206 û224 ppDIMENSIONS9 x 10 inches230 x 254 mmPortraitPhotographs8. Kang Family Manor9. Canal-side Houses10. Shen Family Home11. Qing Teng Shuwu12. Cheng Zhi Tang13. Yan Li Lou14. Deng Xiaping House15 Luo Ruiqing House16. Ma Family House17. Tai Fu Tai18. Zhen Cheng Lou19. Fu You Lu20. De Xing Tang21. Mao Zedong House
SynopsisExquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modern-day China. Chinese Houses focuses on 20 well-preserved traditional homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout China. The photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content. An introductory essay examines the different types of Chinese homes and provides an overview of the rich regional variety of Chinese dwelling forms. It also provides insights into little-known design concepts that emphasize the flexibility, adaptability, and versatility of traditional building forms and the work of traditional craftsmen., Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Architecture "Book of the Year" Award Exquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modern-day China. Chinese Houses focuses on 20 well-preserved traditional Chinese homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout China. The photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content. An introductory essay examines the different types of Chinese homes and provides an overview of the rich regional variety of Chinese dwelling forms. It also provides insights into little-known design concepts that emphasize the flexibility, adaptability, and versatility of traditional building forms and the work of classical craftsmen. Richly illustrated with photographs, woodblock prints, historical images, and line drawings, Chinese Houses portrays an architectural tradition of fantastic range and resilience., Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Architecture "Book of the Year" Award! Exquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modern-day China. Chinese Houses focuses on 20 well-preserved traditional Chinese homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout China. The photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content. An introductory essay examines the different types of Chinese homes and provides an overview of the rich regional variety of Chinese dwelling forms. It also provides insights into little-known design concepts that emphasize the flexibility, adaptability, and versatility of traditional building forms and the work of classical craftsmen. Richly illustrated with photographs, woodblock prints, historical images, and line drawings, Chinese Houses portrays an architectural tradition of fantastic range and resilience., Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Architecture Book of the Year Award Exquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modern-day China. Chinese Houses focuses on 20 well-preserved traditional Chinese homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout China. The photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content. An introductory essay examines the different types of Chinese homes and provides an overview of the rich regional variety of Chinese dwelling forms. It also provides insights into little-known design concepts that emphasize the flexibility, adaptability, and versatility of traditional building forms and the work of classical craftsmen. Richly illustrated with photographs, woodblock prints, historical images, and line drawings, Chinese Houses portrays an architectural tradition of fantastic range and resilience.
LC Classification NumberNA7448.K585 2005
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