Coffe table book final
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Chinese Architecture emphasizes bilateral symmetry and ornate decorations. The document features photos of three historic buildings in Penang, Malaysia - the Teochew Ancestral Temple, The Yap Temple, and Pinang Peranakan Mansion. The photos highlight the intricate carvings and sculptures that adorn the structures, both inside and out, including dragons, phoenixes, bats, and troops. The Pinang Peranakan Mansion interior also showcases antique furniture and portraits.
Coffe table book final
- 1. Chinese Architecture Soh You Shing 0308010
- 3. Introduction Chinese Architecture is the theme of this graphical book. It refers to buildings and other structures created in China from prehistoric times to the present day which mainly emphasis on bilateral symmetry. All the photos taken are basically focusing on ornaments, which are the decorations on the buildings, carvings, sculptures and etc. The photos were took at three ancient buildings in Penang, which are Teochew Ancestral Temple , The Yap Temple and Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
- 5. The Teochew Ancestral Temple One of the best preserved Teochew Association in Southeast Asia. 1
- 6. Carving of a tiger at the entrance area 2
- 7. Carvings of four bats on the wooden door, which represent fortunes 3
- 8. The outer hall of the temple A carving of brave troops and phoenix 4
- 9. The restored folding doors now gleam from fresh coats of lacquer 5
- 10. The open space at the center of the Teochew Ancestral Temple 6
- 11. The Yap Temple The clan temple of Lum Yeong Tong (Yap Kongsi),which is located next door to it. 7
- 12. Incredibly detailed granite carvings adorn the columns and the facade walls 8
- 13. One of the sculptures of the brave troops in front of the temple 9
- 14. Beautiful carvings on the column of the temple 10
- 15. Wondrous detailing on walls and windows of the temple 11
- 16. Attractive sculptures of dragon 12
- 17. Old town house façade with exquisite ornaments on the door 13
- 18. The quite corridor of old town houses A well-maintained carving on the door 14
- 19. Pinang Peranakan Mansion The typical home of a rich Baba century ago. 15
- 20. The furniture and window in front of the kitchen of the mansion 16
- 21. The spacious interior courtyard of Pinang Peranakan Mansion 17
- 22. Valuable antiques placed at the interior courtyard 18
- 23. The front hall of the mansion with antique chairs 19
- 24. An elegant cabinet with a symmetrical design 20
- 25. Meticulous decorations on the entrance of the dining hall 21
- 26. The dining hall of the mansion with marvelous wood carving 22
- 27. A portrait of the man who built the mansion 23
- 28. Antique furniture and photos Ornaments below the staircase 24
- 29. Ornaments on the main staircase 25
- 30. Distinctive ornaments that can only be found in the mansion 26
- 31. A beautiful view from the inside courtyard veranda 27
- 32. The master bedroom and the resting hall on the upper floor of the mansion 28
- 33. Unique antiques and wood carving 29
- 34. A carving of times of war 30