TY  - BOOK
AU  - Eng,Clarence
TI  - Colours and Contrast: Ceramic Traditions in Chinese Architecture
SN  - 9789004285286
AV  - N5300 
U1  - 709 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Leiden
PB  - BRILL
KW  - Architecture, Chinese
KW  - Architecture
KW  - Art -- History -- Textbooks
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Intro -- 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 Locations -- Endnotes -- Bibliography -- Index
N2  - 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
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