TY  - BOOK
AU  - Li, Qiong,
TI  - Approaching China through its architecture
SN  - 9787513307833
U1  - 720.951 QIO 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Beijing
PB  - New Star Press
KW  - China
KW  - Architecture
KW  - History
N1  - July 1, 2012
N2  - The art of architectureprovides an accurate reflection ofevery nations uniqueness. Chinese architecture is thecrystallization of Chinese civilization, and one of the worlds three major building systems to have arisen among the different cultures of the world, along with those embodied inWestern and Islamic buildings. As the only building system mainly based on wooden structures and on traditional Chinese culture, Chinese architecture has always preservedits own distinctivecharacteristics. However, the architectural traditions of Chinese ethnic minoritiesalso displayspecificattributes. Through its selection of the most representative buildings in each historical period of China,this bookopens a window for foreign readers interested in learning more about the Chinese traditions in this particular field
ER  -