Fujian's Tulou : a Treasure of Chinese Traditional Civilian Residence / Hanmin Huang.
Huang, Hanmin.
2020
NA7448
Available Online

Linked e-resources

Linked Resource Online Access
Concurrent users Unlimited
Authorized users Authorized users
Document Delivery Supplied Can lend chapters, not whole ebooks

Details

Title Fujian's Tulou : a Treasure of Chinese Traditional Civilian Residence / Hanmin Huang.
Author Huang, Hanmin.
ISBN 9789811379284 (electronic book)
9811379289 (electronic book)
9789811379277
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7928-4
Publication Details Singapore : Springer, 2020.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (340 pages)
Item Number 10.1007/978-981-13-7928-4 doi
Call Number NA7448
Dewey Decimal Classification 728
Summary This book analyzes a large number of typical tulou buildings and compact communities in detail, and painstakingly studies the way of life practiced in these communities, their defense systems, building techniques, spatial features, antithetical couplets culture, and historical origins. As such, it offers readers access to a unique treasure of traditional civilian residence, while also representing a valuable asset for architects and researchers in architectural history, cultural relics and fine arts.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Digital File Characteristics text file PDF
Source of Description Description based on print version record.
Available in Other Form Fujian's Tulou : A Treasure of Chinese Traditional Civilian Residence.
Linked Resources Online Access
Record Appears in Online Resources > Ebooks
All Resources
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 The Tulou Study: a Historical Review
Chapter 2 A Rich Variety of Tulou Forms
Chapter 3 Fujian Tulou: a Definition
Chapter 4 The Communal Nature of Fujian Tulou
Chapter 5 Outstanding Marvels of the Fujian Tulou
Chapter 6 Harmony and Unification Between Man and Nature
Chapter 7 Home Impregnable: Defense Mechanism
Chapter 8 Ancient and Unique Construction Techniques
Chapter 9 Habitable Inner Environment
Chapter 10 A Centripetal Order: Architectural Space
Chapter 11 Perfection and Simplicity: Architectural Treatment
Chapter 12 Solving Mystery: Success of the Circular Building
Chapter 13 An Inspiration: Tulou Tablets and Couplets
Chapter 14 A Fantasy Land: Legends and Tales
Chapter 15 A Pressing Matter: Protection and Development of Tulou
Conclusion Fujian Tulou in the Future. Postscript
Afterword to the Revised Edition.

Browse Subjects

Show more subjects...

Statistics

from
to
Export