Description: The Origin and Development of Dougong and Zaojing in Early China by Jing Xie This book inquiries about the origin of dougong and zaojing in Chinese Bronze Age, and their heavenly interpretations in the Han dynasty (206 BCE220), with an aim to remind people the rich cultural meanings embodied in these two important architectural elements in early China. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book focuses on two significant architectural elements in traditional Chinese buildings, that is, dougong and zaojing. Dougong is a bracket set often sitting above columns and beams as a key component in the great buildings and tombs of imperial China. Variously translated as caisson, cupola, and lantern ceiling, zaojing is a specially constructed coffered ceiling, often profusely decorated with carvings and colourful paintings in various motifs. The book inquiries about the origin of dougong and zaojing in Chinese Bronze Age, and their heavenly interpretations in the Han dynasty (206 BCE220). Compared to their later technically oriented development during the Tang to the Qing dynasties (c. 6181912), and their preservation and innovative reinterpretation in modern times, the rich cultural meanings originally embodied in dougong and zaojing have almost disappeared. Author Biography Jing Xie is an architectural historian with research interests in the architecture and urbanism of China. He is the author of Chinese Urbanism: Urban Form and Life in the Tang-Song Dynasties (2020) and Heritage-Led Urban Regeneration in China (2017, with Tim Heath). Table of Contents Acknowledgments; Prologue; Searching for the Origin of Dougong in the Chinese Bronze Age; The Development of Column and Bracket Sets in the Han Dynasty; The Origin and Development of Zaojing; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index Review "Multidisciplinary in approach and content, this book provides a succinct and visually striking presentation of dougong and zaojing, two iconic features of traditional Chinese architecture. Jing XIEs narrative and abundant visual material will be of great interest to undergraduate and graduate students who often struggle to fully understand their significance" — Ronald G. Knapp, SUNY Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, State University of New York, New Paltz Promotional Inquires about the origin of dougong and zaojing in Chinese Bronze Age, and their heavenly interpretations in the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220) Long Description This book focuses on two significant architectural elements in traditional Chinese buildings, that is, dougong and zaojing. Dougong is a bracket set often sitting above columns and beams as a key component in the great buildings and tombs of imperial China. Variously translated as caisson, cupola, and lantern ceiling, zaojing is a specially constructed coffered ceiling, often profusely decorated with carvings and colourful paintings in various motifs. The book inquiries about the origin of dougong and zaojing in Chinese Bronze Age, and their heavenly interpretations in the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220). Compared to their later technically oriented development during the Tang to the Qing dynasties (c. 618-1912), and their preservation and innovative reinterpretation in modern times, the rich cultural meanings originally embodied in dougong and zaojing have almost disappeared. Promotional "Headline" Inquires about the origin of dougong and zaojing in Chinese Bronze Age, and their heavenly interpretations in the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220) Details ISBN1785279424 Author Jing Xie Publisher Anthem Press Language English ISBN-10 1785279424 ISBN-13 9781785279423 Format Paperback Series Anthem Impact Imprint Anthem Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-04-04 UK Release Date 2023-04-04 NZ Release Date 2023-04-04 Pages 138 DEWEY 720.95109014 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2023-04-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159454252;
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