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Yangzhou, an historically important site in the Jiangsu province, is one of the most affluent cities in China. This book explores the historical background of Yangzhou gardens and traditional houses in detail, through architectural surveys that offer targeted research and analysis of garden and residential projects. From early on, Yangzhou underwent several economic booms and the rich material base provided great opportunities for its development in art and culture. The unique characteristics of Yangzhou gardens and houses are presented through a wealth of archival images, in addition to a text by the renowned Chinese academic Chen Congzhou.

Text in English and Chinese.



Table of Contents

Foreword
Overview
Cases of Gardens
Summary of Gardens
Cases of Residences
Summary of Residences
Pictures of Gardens
Pictures of Residences
Pictures of Details
Notes
In Lieu of Afterword

Yangzhou Gardens and Traditional Residences

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    Publisher: Tongji University Press
    Publication Date: 08/11/2022
    ISBN13: 9787560881683, 978-7560881683
    ISBN10: 7560881688
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    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Yangzhou, an historically important site in the Jiangsu province, is one of the most affluent cities in China. This book explores the historical background of Yangzhou gardens and traditional houses in detail, through architectural surveys that offer targeted research and analysis of garden and residential projects. From early on, Yangzhou underwent several economic booms and the rich material base provided great opportunities for its development in art and culture. The unique characteristics of Yangzhou gardens and houses are presented through a wealth of archival images, in addition to a text by the renowned Chinese academic Chen Congzhou.

    Text in English and Chinese.



    Table of Contents

    Foreword
    Overview
    Cases of Gardens
    Summary of Gardens
    Cases of Residences
    Summary of Residences
    Pictures of Gardens
    Pictures of Residences
    Pictures of Details
    Notes
    In Lieu of Afterword

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