Urban Design Ethics in Ancient China
Author | : Gideon Golany |
Publisher | : Edwin Mellen Press |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015053099001 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Urban Design Ethics in Ancient China written by Gideon Golany and published by Edwin Mellen Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines achitecture and urban design as a joint entity, using socio-cultural studies to develop a complete picture of the forces that shape Chinese design. This study incorporates information from other disciplines - history, archeology, anthropology - to elaborate the discussions and conclusions. It highlights the influence of Chinese thoughts, behavior and ethics upon the formation of their distinctive spatial form.