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.
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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