同济大学：《中国概论》课程教学资源（PPT课件）Chapter 05 Architecture and World Heritage

90 Architecture in China 中国概论

Architecture in China

Ardhitecture in Ancient Chlina The Characteristics of Chinese Ancient Architecture What do you think is the most important part in one building? 中国概论 到n里amda

Architecture in Ancient China • The Characteristics of Chinese Ancient Architecture • What do you think is the most important part in one building?

。Timber framework support most of the weight of the house 中国概论

• Timber framework • support most of the weight of the house

Plain flible and beautiful layout. 1907 based on the principle of balance and symmetry. axis wing wing 5 中国概论

• Plain, flexible and beautiful layout – based on the principle of balance and symmetry. axis wing wing

The buildi materials 190 the most common-Wooden 锋出 some-red or grey bricks

• The building materials the most common-Wooden some - red or grey bricks

The color of he roof tiles Normally in four colors: Yellow,green,blue and black 51766.com

The color of the roof tiles Normally in four colors: Yellow, green, blue and black

Blue-glazed->ce residence Yellow-glazed ->temples imperial residences Gray-tiled->non-imperial nobles and rich landlords

Blue-glazed→ prince residence Yellow-glazed →temples imperial residences Gray-tiled→non-imperial nobles and rich landlords

The artistic ro design 490 -Ancient buildings tend to have huge roofs with extended eaves. To ensure enough lighting -To avoid the dampening of the walls. 中国概论

• The artistic roof design – Ancient buildings tend to have huge roofs with extended eaves. – To ensure enough lighting – To avoid the dampening of the walls

190 Temple roof has another deeper meaning: Curved roof helped to ward off the evil spirits 中国概论

Temple roof has another deeper meaning: Curved roof helped to ward off the evil spirits

Wenshou were placed on roof ridges of alaces, temples and mansions They were believed to protect the sacred buildings and keep evil spirits away

Wenshou were placed on roof ridges of palaces, temples and mansions They were believed to protect the sacred buildings and keep evil spirits away