The palaces are the embodiment of the feudal systems of patriarchal clans and tithes, and symbolise supreme imperial power. The most outstanding and prominent examples of this architectural type are the Forbidden City in Beijing and Shenyang Imperial Palace. The former is also the largest and best-preserved timber construction in the world. The principles underlying the planning and design of ancient Chinese palaces are elaborated in detail using these two fine examples as a source of reference. Written by researchers in ancient Chinese architecture, Excellence of Ancient Chinese Architecture is a series of popular readers about traditional Chinese architecture. The series in simple and fluent language presents history and the development of the ancient Chinese architecture against its historical, cultural and architectural backgrounds. Imperial Palaces demonstrates the history and development of Chinese imperial architecture, as exemplified by the Imperial Palace in Beijing and the Imperial Palace in Shenyang. Table of Contents Map of Historic Sites of Capital Cities and Palaces The Forbidden City, Historic Sites and Scenic Spots in Beijing Editor's Note Preface 1 Preface 2 General Introduction Historical Records on Palace Atchitecture——From Primitive Crude Houses to Magnificent Buildings I.The Primitive Phase II.Rise of the Impcrial Palace III.Wciyang Palace IV.Daming Palace V.Bianliang The Forbidden City in Beijing——A Bright Pearl as a Crystaljlzation of Wisdom and Hard Toil I.Basis for Planning of the Forbidden City II.Architectural Design III.Architectural Construction and Decoration IV.Construction Work The Imperial Palace in Shenyang——A Jewel of Manchu, Han, Mongolian and Tibetan Architecture I.General Lavout of the Impcrial Palace II.Design of Individual Palatial Buildings Notes on the Photographs The Forbidden Cityin Beijing The Forbidden City Viewed from the Prospect Hill The Imperial Way to the Gate of Supreme Harmony and the HaLl of Supreme Harmony Meridian Gate from the Perspective of the Inner Golden River The Pavilion of Manifest Benevolence The Inner Golden River Corner Pavilion of the Meridian Gate and the Moat Bronze Lion (upper) Guarding the Gate of Supreme Harmony Bronze Lion (Lower) Guarding the Cate of Supreme Harmony Stone Carving on the Imperial Ramp Fronting the Hall of Supreme Harmony Facade of the Hall of Supreme Harmony Southwestern View of the Hall of Supreme Harmony Bronze Tortoise Fronting the Hall of Supreme Harmony Dehorned Dragon Gargoyles on the Three-tiered Terrace of the Hall of Supreme Harmony Golden-Dragon Hexi Decorative Paintings on Beams, Lintels and Bracket Sets Caisson in the Hall of Supreme Harmony Interior of the Hall of Supreme Harmony Decorative Gable of the Hall of Preserving Harmony A Corner of Eaves in the Palace of Heavenly Purity The Hall of Union HaLI of Complete Harmony, Hall of Preserving Harmony and Balustrades on the Three-tiered Terrace Bridal Chamber in the Palace of Earthly TranquiLity Interior of the Hall of Union The Palace of Heavenly Purity Throne in the Palace of Heavenly Purity Pavilion of Imperial Prospect Atop the Hill of Piled Fxcellence The PaviLion of Ten Thousand Springs A Caisson in the Pavilion of Auspicious Clarity Gate of Mental Cultivation Portico of the Hall of Mental Cultivation The Pavilion of the Rain of Flowers The Room of Three Rarities Rear bedroom Chamber in the Hall of Mental Cultivation Interior of the Hall of Manifest Origin The Palace of Eternal Spring The Hall of Imperial Supremacy …… The Imperial Palace in Shenyang Appendices Unser facebook-Seite: @china.shelf.europe Unser Shopify-Webshop: https://chinashelf.de/weiterlesen