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Colours and contrast : ceramic traditions in Chinese architecture / / Clarence Eng



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Autore: Eng Clarence Visualizza persona
Titolo: Colours and contrast : ceramic traditions in Chinese architecture / / Clarence Eng Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Leiden, Netherlands : , : BRILL, , 2015
©2015
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (373 p.)
Disciplina: 722.1
Soggetto topico: Architecture, Chinese
Architecture
Art - History
Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: Colours and Contrast: Ceramic Traditions in Chinese Architecture; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; Chronology: The Main Dynasties and the Ming/Qing Emperors; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; 1 From Shelter to Security: Changing Techniques and Materials for Ming Builders; 2 The Timber-Framed Hall and Features of Traditional Sites; 3 Tiles for Main Roof Areas; 4 The Main Ridge: Ornament and Authority; 5 The Subsidiary Ridges and Eaves; 6 Signs, Symbols and Rank; 7 Specialised Applications; 8 Conflicting Requirements, Problems and Solutions; 9 Concluding Remarks
Appendix: List of LocationsEndnotes; Bibliography; Index
Sommario/riassunto: In <i>Colours and Contrast</i> Clarence Eng covers the social history of architectural ceramics in China, their development both aesthetically (as ornament) and technically (as durable, protective components) in ancient Chinese architecture from palaces and temples to pagodas and screen walls.
Titolo autorizzato: Colours and contrast  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 90-04-28528-8
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910463624503321
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