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9780893892623

China's Sacred Sites

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  • ISBN13:

    9780893892623

  • ISBN10:

    0893892629

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2007-08-15
  • Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press
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Summary

The ancient Chinese developed building techniques that are astounding in their ability to match nature and endure for centuries. China's Sacred Sites presents a vision of architecture as a harmonious interaction of human culture and the natural world. Over 300 color photos and architectural drawings document some of the most remarkable achievements of mountainscape feng shui. The wisdom of these ancient builders is particularly relevant today as sustainable building practices and green design take architecture in new directions.

Table of Contents

Mountainscape Culture and Architecture
The Silent Music of Architecturep. 1
Mountainscape Culture and Feng Shuip. 15
Geography and Building Layoutp. 33
Architectural Elementsp. 49
Selected Sites
Spacious Summitsp. 63
Cliff Structuresp. 95
Cave Sitesp. 127
Mountainside Templesp. 155
Mountain Villagesp. 195
Riverside and Lake Sitesp. 215
Location of Sitesp. 242
Glossaryp. 245
Timeline of Chinese Dynastiesp. 246
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