In traditional Chinese architecture, doors and windows are thought of as harmonious links to the spiritual realm that separates heaven and earth. This beautifully ...
Built around snatches of discussion overheard in a Beijing design studio, this book explores attitudes toward architecture in China since the opening of the ...
An evocative exploration of the design, style, art and culture of China's rich, ancient world, offering classic design principles that are still applicable to ...
The Taoist buildings and gardens and their relationship to natural elements, history and legends provide a rare insight into the ethereal world of Taoism. ...
Buddhist Buildings examines devotional buildings in China, which often combine Indian temple styles with traditional Chinese architectural forms. Numerous pagodas, temples, and grottos with ...