Colours and contrast : ceramic traditions in Chinese architecture /

In Colours and Contrast 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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Eng, Clarence
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2015.
©2015
Temas:
Decoration and ornament, Architectural > China.
Ceramics in architecture > China.
Color in architecture > China.
Vernacular architecture > China.
Décoration et ornement architecturaux > Chine.
Céramique en architecture > Chine.
Couleur en architecture > Chine.
Architecture vernaculaire > Chine.
ART > History > General.
Ceramics in architecture
Color in architecture
Decoration and ornament, Architectural
Vernacular architecture
China
History
Textbooks
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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