Chinese Bridges: Living Architecture from China's Past
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (529 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804838844 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
When Function Meets Romantacism If there ever were structures that should follow the maxim that form follows function it would have to be bridges. It is impossible to imagine a more practical structure. Yet, "Chinese Bridges" shows what happens when the Chinese bring their own romantic, over the top aesthetic to the art of bridge building. The result is architectural intoxication of the highest order."Chinese Bridges" begins by cataloging the different styles of bridges and then moves to the spiritual dimensions the Chinese embued in their bridges. It concludes with detailed studies of individual bridges. These bridges range from humble vernac. A treasure for Chinophiles! This most unusual book is my very favorite of all the China books in my collection! Ronald G. Knapp always turns out lovely books but this time he's outdone himself. China is full of marvelous and unique bridges and this book has gorgeous photos of many of them. What a visual feast. I am an artist and have visited China twice. Although I have LOTS of my own photos, this book will provide inspiration for years to come. Magnificent photography - photos I've never seen before. I was so sorry to get to the end of the book, I went back to the beginning and looked through it again! I love this book. If you love China . Great reference book! This has got to be one of my favorite book! The book has pages and pages of different chinese bridges from different dynasty and time period. It is a great book to add to my library! i absolutely love it, and would recommend this book to anyone!
Ronald G. Currently SUNY Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the State University of New York, New Paltz, he is the author or contributing editor of more than a dozen books, including the award-winning Chinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation.. Knapp has been carrying out research on cultural and historical geography in China's countryside since 1965
Chinese Bridges illustrates in detail 20 well-preserved ancient bridges along with descriptions and essays on the distinctive architectural elements shared by the various designs. For the first time in an English-language book, Chinese Bridges records scores of newly discovered bridges across China's vast landscape, illustrated with over 400 color photographs, as well as woodblock prints, historic images, paintings and line drawings.. Knapp. Bridges, the least known and understood of China's man
It's truly worth checking it out!" —Aisha Kristine blog"Getting a copy of Knapp's book CHINESE BRIDGES: A LIVING ARCHITECTURE FROM CHINA'S PAST is a must for anyone who has passion to create living utilities…" —Woman Elan Vital blog"This is the kind of book that even if you have already finished reading you will never get tired of re-reading…" —Style Diaries blog"Scholarly, detailed, beautifully illustrated." —Library Journal"This exquisitely illustrated volume gives more insight into the cultural and philosophical systems under girding all forms of Chinese archite