Fujian's Tulou: A Treasure of Chinese Traditional Civilian Residence

By Hanmin Huang

Book Overview

Foreword.- Preface.- Chapter 1 The Tulou Study: a Historical Review.- Chapter 2 A Rich Variety of Tulou Forms.- Chapter 3 Fujian Tulou: a Definition.- Chapter 4 The Communal Nature of Fujian Tulou.- Chapter 5 Outstanding Marvels of the Fujian Tulou.- Chapter 6 Harmony and Unification Between Man and Nature.- Chapter 7 Home Impregnable: Defense Mechanism.- Chapter 8 Ancient and Unique Construction Techniques.- Chapter 9 Habitable Inner Environment.- Chapter 10 A Centripetal Order: Architectural Space.- Chapter 11 Perfection and Simplicity: Architectural Treatment.- Chapter 12 Solving Mystery: Success of the Circular Building.- Chapter 13 An Inspiration: Tulou Tablets and Couplets.- Chapter 14 A Fantasy Land: Legends and Tales.- Chapter 15 A Pressing Matter: Protection and Development of Tulou.- Conclusion Fujian Tulou in the Future.Postscript.- Afterword to the Revised Edition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811379300
• ISBN13: 9789811379307
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 333 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"