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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: Publication Date: 08/11/2022
      ISBN13: 9787560881683, 978-7560881683
      ISBN10: 7560881688

      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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