Royal gardens : private gardens of the imperial family
Title:
Royal gardens : private gardens of the imperial family
皇家苑囿. English.
Library of ancient Chinese architecture.
Author:
Cheng, Liyao, author.
ISBN:
9781627740142
Personal Author:
Uniform Title:
皇家苑囿. English.
Edition:
English edition.
CN Times Books edition.
Physical Description:
197 pages : color illustrations, maps, plans ; 24 cm.
Series:
Library of ancient Chinese architecture.
General Note:
| Translation of: 皇家苑囿 |
Contents:
The Embryonic Form and Later Development of Chinese Gardens-A Gradual Metamorphosis from Primitive Hunting Grounds to Exquisite Resorts for Enjoyment -- Long Stage of Preparation before the Emergence of Chinese Imperial Gardens -- Emergence of Grandiose Imperial Gardens in the Qin and Han Dynasties -- Spirit of Practical Material Enjoyment Displayed in Gardens Built during the Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties -- Admiration for Natural Beauty, Maturation in Garden Building in the Sui and Tang Dynasties -- Exquisite and Refined Song Dynasty Gardens -- A Concentration of Natural Beauties -- Stagnation in the Development of Imperial Gardens during the pi, Yuan and Ming Dynasties -- The Period of Ultimate Splendor-The Qing Dynasty Gardens, Culmination of Imperial Gardens -- Xihaizi (The West Sea) -- Yuanmingyuan Garden (Garden of Perfection and Brightness) -- Jingyiyuan Garden (Garden of Tranquility and Pleasure) -- Jingmingyuan Garden (Garden of Tranquility and Brightness) -- Yiheyuan Garden (Summer Palace) -- Summer Resort at Chengde -- Beihai -- Full view of southern side of Ojonghua Island, Beihai -- Northern slope of Qionghua Island, Beihai -- Qingxiaolou Storied Building, Beihai -- White Dagoba and Shanyindian Hall, Beihai -- Bronze Statue of Celestial Being Holding a Plate above Its Head for Receiving Heavenly Nectar, Beihai -- Stela with inscriptions of "Qiongdao Chunyin" (Qionghua Island in Spring), Beihai -- Hangutang Hall, Beihai -- Distant view of northern slope of Qionghua Island, Beihai -- Northern slope of Qionghua Island in winter, Beihai -- Lakeside Roofed Promenade, Beihai -- Fenliangge Tower, Beihai -- Luoguo Bridge (Hunchback Bridge), Beihai -- Jingxinzhai Garden (Garden of a Tranquil Heart), Beihai -- Jingxinzhai Garden, Beihai -- Rockeries and a Roofed Walkway Ascending the Hill to the north of Jingxinzhai Garden, Beihai -- Xiaoxitian Hall (Hall of the Little West Land), Beihai -- Five Dragon Pavilions, Beihai -- Nine-Dragon Wall, Beihai -- Zhonghai-Nanhai -- Xiangluange Storied Building (Flying Phoenix Storied Building), Zhonghai-Nanhai -- Hanyuandian Hall, Zhonghai-Nanhai -- Pond in Jinggu Vale (Vale of Quietude), Zhonghai-Nanhai -- Bayin Kexie Pavilion, Zhonghai-Nanhai -- Renyuting Pavilion (Abundant Fish Pavilion), Zhonghai-Nanhai -- Promenade in front of Chunyizhai Study, Zhonghai-Nanhai -- Summer Palace -- Rockery yard in Yiyunguan House, Summer Palace -- Renshoudian Hall (Hall of Benevolence and Longevity), Summer Palace -- Inside view of the main hall of Renshoudian Hall, Summer Palace -- Inside view of Renshoudian Hall, Summer Palace -- Xijialou Storied Building (Beautiful Sunset Storied Building), Summer Palace -- Zhichunting Pavilion (Spring-Heralding Pavilion), Summer Palace -- Bronze Ox, Summer Palace -- Seventeen-Arch Bridge in the evening glow, Summer Palace -- Jing Bridge (Mirror Bridge), Summer Palace -- Kuoruting Pavilion (Spacious Pavilion), Summer Palace -- Full view of Hanxutang Hall (Hall of Forbearance and Humbleness), Summer Palace -- West Causeway, Summer Palace -- Yudai Bridge (Jade Belt Bridge), Summer Palace -- Marble Boat, Summer Palace -- Xing Bridge, Summer Palace -- Long Corridor, Summer Palace -- Long Corridor in front of Yangyunxuan House, Summer Palace -- Yangyunxuan House, Summer Palace -- Color paintings in the Long Corridor, Summer Palace -- Full view of Foxiangge Tower (Tower of the Fragrance of Buddha), Summer Palace -- Decorated Archway in front of Paiyundian Hall (Cloud-Dispelling Hall), Summer Palace -- Bronze Pavilion, Summer Palace -- Zhuanlunzang Buddhist Hall and Revolving Pagodas, Summer Palace -- Xiangyang Zongyin Temple, Summer Palace -- Paiyundian Hall (Cloud-Dispelling Hall) and Kunming Lake, Summer Palace -- Foxiangge Tower (Tower of the Fragrance of Buddha), Summer Palace -- Roofed Ascending Walkway, Summer Palace -- Zhongxiangjie Glazed-tile Archway and Zhihuihai Hall (Sea of Wisdom Hall), Summer Palace -- Interior view of Foxiangge Tower, Summer Palace -- Nanshanbuzhou Tower viewed from Xiangyang Zongyin Temple, Summer Palace -- A corner of Xumi Lingjing Buddhist Realm, Summer Palace -- Duobaota Pagoda (Glazed-tile Pagoda of Treasures), Summer Palace -- Jingfuge Hall, Summer Palace -- Hanyuantang Hall, Summer Palace -- Lotus Pond in Xiequyuan Garden (Garden of Harmonious Interest), Summer Palace -- Xiequyuan Garden (Garden of Harmonious Interest), Summer Palace -- Inside view of Leshoutang Hall (Hall of Happiness and Longevity), Summer Palace -- Shuimu Ziqin Hall (Hall of Natural Affinity between Water and Wood), Summer Palace -- Market Street, Summer Palace -- Promenade of Shuimu Ziqin Hall, and glass windows of diverse shapes, Summer Palace -- City-gate Tower of Ziqi Donglai, Summer Palace -- Yuanmingyuan Garden -- Remains of Grand Artificial Fountain, Yuanmingyuan Garden -- Remains of Haiyantang Building, Yuanmingyuan Garden -- Remains of Yuanyingguan Building Group, Yuanmingyuan Garden -- Fangwaiguan Building, Yuanmingyuan Garden -- Stone Screen and Terrace for Watching the Artificial Fountain, Yuanmingyuan Garden -- Summer Resort at Chengde -- Sizhi Study (Study of Four-Knowledge), Summer Resort at Chengde -- Wanhe Songfeng Hall (Hall of Soughing Pines in thousands of Valleys), Summer Resort at Chengde -- Yuese Jiangsheng Island (Island of Moonlight and Sound of River), Summer Resort at Chengde -- Fangzhu Linliu Pavilion viewed from Zhijing Yundi Causeway, Summer Resort at Chengde -- Zhijing Yundi Causeway viewed from Shuixinxie Pavilions (Pavilions in the Heart of the Lake), Summer Resort at Chengde -- Full view of Shuixinxie Pavilions (Pavilions in the Heart of the Lake), Summer Resort at Chengde -- Linfang Villa, Summer Resort at Chengde -- Jinshan Hill (Golden Hill), Summer Resort at Chengde -- Yanyulou Storied Building (Smoke-like Rain Storied Building) viewed from Shangdige Tower, Summer Resort at Chengde -- Shanghu Lake (Upper Lake) viewed from Shangdige Tower (Tower of Heavenly King), Summer Resort at Chengde -- Yanyulou Storied Building (Smoke-like Rain Storied Building), Summer Resort at Chengde -- Rockeries at Yanyulou Storied Building and Panchuifeng Peak (Beetle-Shaped Peak) viewed from Linfang Summer Resort at Chengde -- Rockeries at Wenjinge Storied Building (Sea of Literature Storied Building), Summer Resort at Chengde -- Chenghu Lake (Clear Lake), Summer Resort at Chengde -- Chuifeng Luozhao Pavilion, Summer Resort at Chengde -- Wenjinge Storied Building (Sea of Literature Storied Building), Summer Resort at Chengde -- Wulie River and the Pagoda in Yongyou Temple (Temple of Eternal Blessing), Summer Resort at Chengde -- Palace Wall of Summer Resort at Chengde -- Prospect from the east of Beizhen Shuangfeng Pavilion, Summer Resort at Chengde -- Glossary.
Abstract:
Royal Gardens explores the development of Chinese imperial gardens, from the Shang dynasty to the Qing dynasty. In ancient China, garden architecture developed from a primitive state to to a highly sophisticated endeavor, with natural beauty reigning as the main theme of garden building. The size and opulence of imperial gardens increased dramatically as time passed. Gardens were conceived as hunting grounds for emperors, but gradually evolved into sanctuaries for rest, relaxation and meditation. Therefore, imperial gardens are generally located in or near seats of Imperial power. As China developed politically and economically, the accumulation of wealth made the building of a great variety of gardens possible. In these gardens, royal families indulged in a variety of activities, such as playing chess, giving banquets, and holding hunting parties. Due to the passing of time and destruction from war, most of the imperial gardens no longer exist today. Some from the Ming and Qing dynasties have been well preserved, and many of those are depicted here, with exquisite photography and detailed descriptions. Royal Gardens includes 131 color photographs, 16 illustrations and figures, and 2 maps, including paintings and drawings of ancient gardens, layout plans of royal summer palaces, and gorgeous photography of the natural beauty of China. Cheng Liyao provides the reader with detailed descriptions of various imperial gardens, offering great insight into an important part of Chinese architecture.
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