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Decoration and Symbolism in Chinese Architecture: Understanding Singapore’s Historic Chinese Buildings

Decoration and Symbolism in Chinese Architecture: Understanding Singapore’s Historic Chinese Buildings

Kang Ger-Wen, author. Chern Jia Ding, writer of supplementary textual content. Wong, Hong Suen, editor.

Format: Print Book

ISBN: 9789810784324

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Decoration and Symbolism in Chinese Architecture unlocks the hidden meanings behind the decorative symbols and architectural designs found in historic Chinese buildings in Singapore. Written by experts in the field and accompanied by beautiful photographs, this book features many monuments that reflect Chinese vernacular architecture in Singapore. It brings to light the beliefs, values, aspirations and world views of the pioneers who constructed the landmark buildings that nestle below Singapore’s modern skyline.

Language: :English
Number of Pages: :272
Format: :PB
Imprint: :(PSM) Preservation of Sites and Monuments Division, National Heritage Board
Publication Date :2013




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