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Chinese Architecture
The architecture of China from the Neolithic (New Stone Age) culture to the 20th century, represents the most significant achievements of the world's longest continuous civilization. From large and extravagant temples to pleasant palaces, there are a lot to learn and see.
Ancient Chinese architecture is a miniature of the long-standing history and culture of China. It is obviously characterized by the region, nationality and times. Ancient Chinese architecture, which has distinctive features in single building, building complex and architectural art, is an outstanding example of the ancient oriental architectures.
Modern Chinese Architecture
Modern Chinese architecture generally refers to the architecture built since the middle period of the 19th century.
During the period from the broke out of Opium War in 1840 to establishment of Peoples Republic of China in 1949, Chinese architecture witnessed a blend in Chinese style and western style. Although the traditional Chinese architectural system still took the dominant role,
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Famous Ancient Buildings
Imperial Palace
In order to consolidate the emperors' control, highlight the dignity of the imperial power, and satisfy their extravagant material lives, grand palaces were always built in large scale. For thousands of years, successive emperors spare no labor, material or money to build majestic palaces for them. Those solemn and magnificent palaces fully exhibit the wisdom and creativ
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Features of Ancient Chinese Architecture
STRUCTURAL FLEXIBILITY
The chief building material of ancient Chinese buildings is wood. The components are mainly columns, beams, and purlins that are connected by tenons and mortises. As a result, the wooden structure is quite flexible. The ancient Chinese wooden building possesses a unique design found only in China, termed dougong (i.e., a system of brackets inserted between the top
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History of Chinese Architecture
Very little of the architecture from Chinas rich cultural past has survived; it either decayed itself due to the impermanence of the building methods employed at the time, fell victim to the ravages of war or natural disasters (floods, fires, earthquakes, etc.), or was demolished in order to make way for newer structures. Most of what we know of Chinese architecture from its earliest beginnings
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Chinese Garden
Chinese garden is an important part of Chinese architecture. In terms of garden owners, Chinese garden mainly fall into two categories:private garden and royal garden. Ancient gardens found in south Yangte River, such as Suzhou, Yangzhou and Guangdong belong to priavte garden. The most noted loyal gardens are the Summer Palace in Beijing and the Chengde Mountain Resort in Chengde, Hebei province.
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