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Gardens of a Chinese emperor : imperial creations of the Qianlong Era, 1736-1796 / / Victoria M. Cha-Tsu Siu ; with the posthumous assistance of Kathleen L. Lodwick



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Autore: Cha-Tsu Siu Victoria M Visualizza persona
Titolo: Gardens of a Chinese emperor : imperial creations of the Qianlong Era, 1736-1796 / / Victoria M. Cha-Tsu Siu ; with the posthumous assistance of Kathleen L. Lodwick Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Bethlehem, : Lehigh University Press, 2013
Edizione: 1st ed.
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (301 p.)
Disciplina: 635.0951
Soggetto topico: Gardens, Chinese - China - History - Qianlong, 1736-1795
Historic gardens - China
Altri autori: LodwickKathleen L  
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: Experiencing the garden of perfect brightness (Yuanming Yuan) -- Qianlong's garden of everlasting spring (Changchun Yuan) -- The garden of the clear ripples (Qingyi Yuan) on longevity hill (Shou Shan) -- The garden of tranquil luminescence (Jingming Yuan) on Jade Spring Hill (Yuquan Shan) -- The garden of quiet delight (Jinyi Yuan) on fragrant hill (Xiang Shan).
Sommario/riassunto: Qianlong's Yuanming Yuan (Garden of Perfect Brightness) was a microcosm of his world, with lush plants, artificial mountains and lakes, and colorful buildings. From within these precincts, the emperor ruled his lands, performed imperial rituals, and observed various religious ceremonies of his people. Destroyed and looted in 1860 by Western forces, it is today only partially restored. Using images, maps, and color-plates, this book reveals the philosophical, political, and artistic concepts that the gardens represented.
Titolo autorizzato: Gardens of a Chinese emperor  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-61146-129-4
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910809850103321
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