| Description |
viii, 259 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-254) and index. |
| Summary |
"Examines how Chinese mountainscape culture merges architecture and nature by documenting over 50 ancient architectural and environmental sites, and featuring over 250 photographs and 100 architectural drawings. Provides overview of traditional Chinese philosophies of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, and explains the historical roots of feng shui, yin and yang, and chi"--Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Buddhist temples -- China.
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Temples, Taoist -- China.
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Hillside architecture -- China.
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Vernacular architecture -- China.
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Spirituality in architecture.
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| Added Author |
Foit-Albert, Beverly, 1938-
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| ISBN |
9780893892623 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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0893892629 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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