Architecture, Ritual and Cosmology in China

The Buildings of the Order of the Dong

Autori

• Xuemei Li

Parametri

• 274 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Architettura e urbanistica
• Esoterismo e religione
• Geografia & Topografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Scienze sociali

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The book offers an in-depth exploration of the Dong people's architecture in southwest China, highlighting their unique building techniques. It intertwines insights into the Dong's cosmology and everyday rituals, revealing how these elements are reflected in their structures. The author’s extensive fieldwork provides a rich understanding of the symbolic meanings behind the architecture, showcasing how culture and environment shape the Dong's identity.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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