Map of Vernacular Dwellings
Cave Dwelling Ateas and Surrounding Historic Sites and Scenic Spots
General Introduction
The History of Vernacular Dwellings-Theif History, Soufce and Development
I. Vernacular DweLlings of the Pre-Qin Period
II. Vernacular DweUings of the Qin, Han and Two Jin Dynasties
III. Vernacular DweUings of the Tang and Song Periods
IV Vernacular Dwenings of the Ming and Qing Periods
Building Forms of Vernaculaf Dwellings-Residences Implying Public Awareness, the Style Conforming with Local Conditions
I. Classification of Layouts
II. A Combination of Forms
IH. The Layout of Towns and Villages
The Artistic Characteristics of Vernacular Dwellings-Rusticity Hiding Preeminence, Simplicity Containing Inspiration
I. The Appropriate Employment of Space and Compactness, Emptiness and
Denseness Complementing Each Other
II. A Solid External Appearance and a TranqLul Interior, Artistic Concepts Playing a Primary Role
III. Simple and FLlegant Techniques Employed to Communicate Between Interior and Exterior
IV A Richness of Decoration, Beauty not Characterized by Convention
V The Poetic, Pictorial and Musical F:ssence of Vernacular DweLlings
Notes on the Photographs
North China
Middle Gate of a Residence in Lishi Lane, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Arm-Corridors of a Residence in Lishil.ane, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Screen Wall and Pendant Floral Gate of the Cheng Family Residence in Wenchang Lane, Beijing
The Second Gate of Mei Lanfang's Home, Beijing
Eastern Wing of Mei Lanfang's Home, Beijing
Antecourt of the Kong Family Mansion, Qufu County, Shandong
Hallway of the Kong Fanuly Mansion, Qufu County, Shandong
Tower of Refuge in the Kong Family Mansion, Qufu County, Shandong
Northern Panel of the Screen Door of the Inner Court Gate in the Kong Family Mansion,
A Cave DweLling in Zhangzhao Village, Sanmenxia City, Henan
A Residence in the Qiaojiabu Block, Qixian County, Shanxi
Courtyard No. 1 in the Qiaojiabu Block, Qixian County, Shanxi
Interior Furnishings of the Qiaojiabu Block, Qixian County, Shanxi
A Pendant Floral Gate in the Qiaojiabu Block, Qixian County, Shanxi
A Courtyard in the Qiaojiabu Block, Qixian County, Shanxi
Courtyard No. 2 in the Qiaojiabu Block, Qixian County, Shanxi
Yixiantian Lane in Pingyao County, Shanxi
A Residence in Shajia Alley, Pingyao County, Shanxi
Entrance to a Residence at Shitoupo, Pingyao County, Shanxi
A Cave DweUing at Shitoupo, Pingyao County, Shanxi
Gate of a Residence in Pingyao Count}, Shanxi
Decorat/ons on the Eaves of the Zhu Family Residence in Xucun Village, Huoxian County, Shanxi
Vernacular DweUings in Pingyao County, Shanxi
Dangjia Village in Hancheng County, Shaanxi
A Cave Dwelling in Xihou Village, Pinglu County, Shanxi
Interior of a Cave DweUing in Xihou Village, Pinglu County, Shanxi
The Jiang Family Mansion at Liujiamao, Mizhi County, Shaanxi
Central China
Wood-Carved Ornaments on the Chenggong Flat Brackets and Hanging Pillars in the Fuyuan Hall,
Dongyang County, Zhejiang
Front Gallery of the Main Building in the Fuyuan Hall, Dongyang County, Zhejiang
A Bird's-Eye View of the Fuyuan Hallin Dongyang County, Zhejiang
A Corbie Gable of a Residence in Xidi Village, Yixian County, Anhui
Vernacular DwelLings in Doushan Street, Shexian County, Anhui
Vernacular Dwening in Xidi ViUage, Yixian County, Anhui
A Moon Poolin Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Anhui
Paifang Archways in Tangyue Village, Shexian, Anhui
Vernacular Dwellings in Wangkou Village, Wuyuan Countyjiangxi
The Li Family Residence in Xinli Village, Longnan Countyjiangxi
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South China
West China
Appendices