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Colours and Contrast : Ceramic Traditions in Chinese Architecture.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Leiden : BRILL, 2014Copyright date: ©2015Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 online resource (373 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9789004285286
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Colours and ContrastDDC classification:
  • 709
LOC classification:
  • N5300
Online resources:
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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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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.

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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