Shanxi Province now preserves about 70% of the country's large wooden buildings before the Ming Dynasty. The number of ancient buildings in various forms ranks first in the country. There are countless early ancient buildings in the Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Jin, and Yuan Dynasties. The number of ancient buildings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties is extremely large, and it is known as "a paradise for lovers of ancient architecture." This book is divided into regions and presents the beauty of traditional Chinese architecture in central and northern Shanxi to readers in the form of paintings and travel notes. It also records the current status of many ancient dwellings, hoping to arouse more readers' attention, love and protection for traditional Chinese architecture and culture.
Reader comments
I just finished reading this book not long ago. It is a very wonderful book and I must recommend it to you.
Teacher Lianda measured the land of Shanxi with his feet, discovered the history of Shanxi with his keen eyes, and described the ancient buildings of Shanxi with his hands. This book is his hard work over the years. He did not simply list data, but used his own personal experience to tell us about the past and present of Shanxi's ancient buildings. The book not only contains exquisite architectural drawings, but also contains detailed historical introductions, allowing us to have a deeper understanding of Shanxi's ancient buildings.
If you are interested in traditional Chinese culture and architecture, this book is definitely worth reading. It will make you feel the breadth and depth of ancient Chinese architecture, and also give you a deeper understanding of Shanxi, a province with a long history.
A very recommended book! I came across this book after I went to Shanxi. It added a lot of knowledge to me. I can walk around every inch of Shanxi with this book! Thanks to the author!
I just finished reading this book not long ago. It is a very wonderful book and I must recommend it to you. Teacher Lianda measured the land of Shanxi with his feet, discovered the history of Shanxi with his keen eyes, and described the ancient buildings of Shanxi with his hands. This book is his hard work over the years. He did not simply list data, but used his own personal experience to tell us about the past and present of Shanxi's ancient buildings. The book not only contains exquisite architectural drawings, but also contains detailed historical introductions, allowing us to have a deeper understanding of Shanxi's ancient buildings. If you are interested in traditional Chinese culture and architecture, this book is definitely worth reading. It will make you feel the breadth and depth of ancient Chinese architecture, and also give you a deeper understanding of Shanxi, a province with a long history.
A very recommended book! I came across this book after I went to Shanxi. It added a lot of knowledge to me. I can walk around every inch of Shanxi with this book! Thanks to the author!