中国古建筑英文课堂.ppt

02120101 丁亚军 1 2020/4/3 Advantages: — materials for constructing such structures were easily available and construction methods were relatively simple — the wooden frame structures are shock-resistant, because the parts are linked by tenon-and-mortise ( 榫卯 ) joints so that they are safer in earthquakes — the wooden framework bears all the weight of the building, which makes the installation of both the outer and inner walls flexible and able to be placed in accordance with practical needs 2 2020/4/3 Disadvantages: — Their durability is not as good as structures of brick or stone. — wood grows very slowly and cannot be cut on a large scale recklessly. The most significant characteristic of ancient Chinese architecture : the use of timber/wooden framework 3 2020/4/3 The roofs ? An important part of Chinese architecture. ? Not only protect residences from the elements, they also had a deeper meaning. 4 2020/4/3 ? The curve of each roof can be no more than a sweep and the most intricate designs on the roof are almost always pointing south-east. ? However, there are some down sides to having all of these decorations of the roof. ? The tremendous weight could eventually bring down the entire complex. 5 2020/4/3 ? Temple roofs were curved. ? The temples roof is also made of glazed ceramic tiles and has an overhanging cave distinguished by a graceful upward slope. 6 2020/4/3 ? The ridges of each roof carries figurines and/or mythical creatures. 7 2020/4/3 Architectural Features of palaces: -- The ancient palaces were strictly laid out on central axis. -- Yellow roof tiles were used. -- The wooden columns of the buildings, as well as the surface of the walls, tend to be red in color. -- The Chinese dragon was heavily used on Imperial architecture. 8 2020/4/3 ? Palace (Gong) ? Pavilion (Ting) ? Storeyed Pavilion (Ge) ? Terrace (Tai) ? Storeyed Building (Lou) ? Pagoda (Ta) Types of Chinese Architectures 9 2020/4/3 ? Pala