中国民居之美

Preface

Introduction to the Aesthetics of Vernacular Dwellings

I . Aesthetics and Architectural Aesthetics

II. Beauty in Form

III. Blending of Arts

IV. Aesthetic Exhibition of Vernacular Dwellings

V. Aesthetic Characters of Vernacular Dwellings

Part One The Beauty of Environment

I . Natural Landscape

II . Landscape Conforming to the Terrain

III. Artificial Landscape

Part Two The Beauty of Settlement Groups

I . Unified Style

Preface

Introduction to the Aesthetics of Vernacular Dwellings

I . Aesthetics and Architectural Aesthetics

II. Beauty in Form

III. Blending of Arts

IV. Aesthetic Exhibition of Vernacular Dwellings

V. Aesthetic Characters of Vernacular Dwellings

Part One The Beauty of Environment

I . Natural Landscape

II . Landscape Conforming to the Terrain

III. Artificial Landscape

Part Two The Beauty of Settlement Groups

I . Unified Style

II . Prominent Points

III. Changes of Access

W. Cluster Architecture

Part Three The Beauty of Forms

I . Unique Appearance

II. Varied Courtyards

III. Balanced Form

IV. Variations of Roofing

Part Four The Beauty of Gates

I. Alhambresque Gate

II. House-style gate

III. Pylon-style gate

IV .In-wall gate

V. Gate ofinner court

VI. Screen wall

Part Five The Beauty of Structures

I. Post and lintel construction

II. Inserted beam construction

III. Column and tie construction

IV. Dense horizontal purlin construction

Part Six The Beauty of Materials

I. The application of technique

11. Configuration comparison

III. Fine processing

W. Rare materials

Part Seven The Beauty of Finishes

I. Lattice Patterns

II . Special Windows

III. Internal Partitions

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Part Eight The Beauty of Decorations

Part Nine The Beauty of Beliefs

Part Ten The Beauty of Furniture and Furnishings

When looking at vernacular dwellings around the world， those
from China are particularly rich in culture. Chinese vernacular
dwellings， which have raised widespread concerns in various
circles， are valuable legacies of ancient Chinese architecture. The
conservation of Chinese vernacular dwellings has been enhanced in
past years. However， with rapid economic development， improved
living standards and urban buildings， the study and conservation of
vernacular dwellings should be further increased， so that national
architecture can become further treasured and appreciated by more
people. The richness of Chinese vernacular dwellings is closely
related to the country's situation. Firstly， to tackle the housing
issue， people at different times in China's long 5000-year history
made various attempts at improving their dwellings， and there is
evidence of this rudimentary shelter. Secondly， China has a vast
territory，which covers high mountains， vast plains and grasslands，
river networks， loess plateaus and dense forests， which not only
provides various local building materials， but also determines the
fundamental selection criteria in different regions.