Decoration and Symbolism in Chinese Architecture

Download or read book Decoration and Symbolism in Chinese Architecture written by The Preservation of Monuments Board and published by Editions Didier Millet. This book was released on 2013-12-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the enthralling world of Chinese mythology, folk tales and cultural symbolism through an insightful study of the decorative symbols found in Chinese monuments in Singapore. The symbols include human figures, animals, plants, landscapes and artefacts. This book offers rare glimpses into the beliefs, values and aspirations of the pioneers who constructed temples and buildings such as Thian Hock Keng, Wak Hai Cheng Bio, the House of Tan Yeok Nee, and Hong San See (winner of the 2010 Award of Excellence for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation). Discover how scenes from epic Chinese novels such as The Romance of the Three Kingdoms and The Legend of Madam White Snake have been incorporated into the architecture of these monuments.