大学英语文化翻译教程第五章第二节PPT.ppt

中 国 古 代 建 筑 Ancient Chinese architecture is the long standing civilization of china in miniature and an outstanding example of ancient oriental architecture. Chinese people have created worldfamous architectural mircles such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. The architecture standards have largely remained unchanged for thousands of years, the major changes being decorative details. Ancient Chinese architecture has the following characteristics in common. First, ancient Chinese architecture puts particular emphasis on the general layout and bilateral symmetry, which suggest order and stability. Most of the structures follow the strict pattern of a center axis surrounded by symmetrical wings. Second, ancient chinese buildings usually enciose open spaces to form courtyards. In contrast, Western architecture is typically surrounded by an open yard on the property. Third, ancient Chinese architecture stresses hierarchy. people of different social strata or at different ages dwell in different houses. Fourth, ancient Chinese architecture tends to be horizontal and stresses the width and solidity of the buildings, while Western architecture is apt to grow in height and depth. Moreover, ancient Chinese architecture is highly praised for the use of elegant colors and intricate ornamentation. Ancient Chinese architecture1 is the long standing civilization2 of china in miniature and an outstanding3 example of ancient oriental architecture. Chinese people have created worldfamoust architectural mircles such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. The architecture standards have largely remained unchanged for thousands of years, the major changes being decorative details. Ancient Chinese architecture has the following characteristics4 in common. First, ancient Chinese architecture puts particular emphasis on the general layout and bilateral symmetry