Chinas Sacred Sites by Nan Shun-Xun

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Chinas Sacred Sites by Nan Shun-Xun

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Summary

Reveals how Chinese mountainscape culture merges architecture and nature, embodying the philosophical idea of heaven, earth and man as one. This book documents more then 50 ancient architectural and environmental sites including temples, monasteries, pagodas and pavilions, bridges covered walkways, caves, cliffside and lakeshore dwellings.

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Chinas Sacred Sites by Nan Shun-Xun

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.

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ISBN 13 9780893892623
ISBN 10 0893892629
Title Chinas Sacred Sites
Author Nan Shun-Xun
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Himalayan Institute Press
Year published 2007-09-06
Number of pages 288
Prizes Winner of IndieFab awards (Architecture) 2007, Winner of IndieFab awards (Travel Guide) 2007, Winner of Nautilus Award (Home/Garden) 2008
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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