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Ancient Architecture

Chinese architecture refers to a style of architecture that has taken shape in Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged, the main changes being only the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty, Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Korea, Vietnam and Japan.

The architecture of China is as old as Chinese civilization. From every source of information - literary, graphic, exemplary - there is strong evidence testifying to the fact that the Chinese have always employed an indigenous system of construction that has retained its principal characteristics from prehistoric times to the present day. Over the vast area from Chinese Turkistan to Japan, from Manchuria to the northern half of French Indochina, the same system of construction is prevalent; and this was the area of Chinese cultural influence. That this system of construction could perpetuate itself for more than four thousand years over such a vast territory and still remain a living architecture, retaining its principal characteristics in spite of repeated foreign invasions - military, intellectual, and spiritual - is a phenomenon comparable only to the continuity of the civilization of which it is an integral part.

  • Chinese Temple

    Architecturally, the roof is the dominant feature of a Chinese temple. It is usually green ore yellow and is decorated with figures of divinities and lucky symbols such as dragon and carp.

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  • Taihu Rockery

    Grotesque rockeries are often seen in Chinese parks and gardens. They range from a little over a meter to 5 or 6 meters in height. Some stand on the roadside, others are planted in the middle of ponds.

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  • Stupas and Pagodas

    Stupas appeared in China with the import of Buddhism and, during a long history of well over a thousand years, have become a valued part of the national Buddhist art.

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  • Studio

    This is usually a simple but elegant structure built in parks or gardens to give an embellishing touch to the landscape. It is called, xuan after the name of a high-fronted, curtained carriage used ...

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  • Storied Building

    Introduction to the Storied Buildings in China When the Chinese speak of a lou, they refer to any building of two or more stories with a horizontal main ridge.

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  • Stone Lions

    A pair of lions is always standing there as guards in front of the gates of traditional Chinese buildings such as palace halls, old official buildings, mansions and more grand construction.

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  • Stone Baluster Heads

    Important halls, towers and pavilions in the old palaces of China normally stand on terraces. There are bordered with marble railings; so are many historic bridges of stone.

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  • Stone Arch Bridge

    The stone arch bridge is the most common type of bridges one sees in China. It is recorded that the first done arch bridge named Lurenqiao (Wayfarers' Bridge) was built in A.D. 282 ....

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