The Visual Dictionary of Chinese Architecture

Guo, Qinghua

ISBN 10: 1876907193 / ISBN 13: 9781876907198

Edité par Images Publishing Dist Ac, 2006

Very Good condition. Chinese-English edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. N° de réf. du vendeur R11A-01659

Synopsis :

Dr Guo spent six years assembling this masterful work, and as a result has created a 'must' for anyone with an interest in all things Chinese Details of vernacular Chinese architecture have long fascinated the West. This book, illustrated with the superb line drawings of Dr Qinghua Guo, contains the English description and explanation of these often complex and wonderful details. Accompanying the descriptions is the correct Chinese calligraphic transcript. Dr Guo spent six years assembling this masterful work, and as a result has created a 'must' for anyone with an interest in all things Chinese. The book describes Chinese architecture and building processes, explains why Chinese buildings look the way they do, and features the directions given in twelfth century building rules book known as the Yingzao Faschi. SELLING POINTS: - Written and illustrated by a leading authority on Chinese architecture - Features hundreds of superb hand sketches - A book destined to become a collectors' item - An easy-to-use guide to Chinese architecture - Provides a guide to the Imperial building standards of China

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Visual Dictionary of Chinese Architecture
Éditeur : Images Publishing Dist Ac
Date d'édition : 2006
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Very Good