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Bridges are one of its most striking and resilient feats of architectural prowess in ancient China. Chinese Bridges brings together a thorough look at the marvels of Chinese bridge design from one of the world's leading experts on Chinese culture and historical geography, Ronald G. Knapp.
While many consider bridges to be merely utilitarian civil engineering, the bridges of China move beyond that stereotype, as many are undeniably dramatic, even majestic and daring. Chinese Bridges illustrates in detail 20 well-preserved ancient bridges, along with descriptions and essays on the distinctive architectural elements shared by the various designs. For the first time in an English-language book, Chinese Bridges records scores of newly discovered bridges across China's vast landscape, illustrated with over 400 color photographs, as well as woodblock prints, historic images, paintings and line drawings.
- Sales Rank: #1567664 in Books
- Published on: 2008-07-01
- Released on: 2008-07-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 12.00" h x 1.00" w x 9.00" l, 4.04 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 272 pages
Review
"This exquisitely illustrated volume gives more insight into the cultural and philosophical systems undergirding all forms of Chinese architecture than any book in recent years." —ArchNewsNow.com
"Splendid… [Chinese Bridges] is necessary reading for all who are interested in Chinese architecture, history and culture." —CHOICE
"[Chinese Bridges] definitely changes a person's view on what China is truly all about. It's truly worth checking it out!" —Aisha Kristine blog
"Getting a copy of Knapp's book CHINESE BRIDGES: A LIVING ARCHITECTURE FROM CHINA'S PAST is a must for anyone who has passion to create living utilities…" —Woman Elan Vital blog
"This is the kind of book that even if you have already finished reading you will never get tired of re-reading…" —Style Diaries blog
"Scholarly, detailed, beautifully illustrated." —Library Journal
"This exquisitely illustrated volume gives more insight into the cultural and philosophical systems under girding all forms of Chinese architecture than any book in recent years." —ArchNewsNow.com
About the Author
Ronald G. Knapp has been carrying out research on cultural and historical geography in China's countryside since 1965. Currently SUNY Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the State University of New York, New Paltz, he is the author or contributing editor of more than a dozen books, including the award-winning Chinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
When Function Meets Romantacism
By Marco Antonio Abarca
If there ever were structures that should follow the maxim that form follows function it would have to be bridges. It is impossible to imagine a more practical structure. Yet, "Chinese Bridges" shows what happens when the Chinese bring their own romantic, over the top aesthetic to the art of bridge building. The result is architectural intoxication of the highest order.
"Chinese Bridges" begins by cataloging the different styles of bridges and then moves to the spiritual dimensions the Chinese embued in their bridges. It concludes with detailed studies of individual bridges. These bridges range from humble vernacular bridges in China's heartland to the beautifully ornate bridges of the country's elites.
Ronald Knapp has been studying the rural architecture of China since 1965 and is one of foremost historian's of China's vernacular architecture. He is a strong writer and his text is well complimented by Chester Ong's beautiful photographs. "Chinese Bridges" is a complementary volume to Knapp's "Chinese Houses". Both are beautifully produced volumes and are a must purchase for fans of Chinese and vernacular architecture. These are two of the finest books in my collection. Highly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
A treasure for Chinophiles!
By Dorothy Blair
This most unusual book is my very favorite of all the China books in my collection! Ronald G. Knapp always turns out lovely books but this time he's outdone himself. China is full of marvelous and unique bridges and this book has gorgeous photos of many of them. What a visual feast. I am an artist and have visited China twice. Although I have LOTS of my own photos, this book will provide inspiration for years to come. Magnificent photography - photos I've never seen before. I was so sorry to get to the end of the book, I went back to the beginning and looked through it again! I love this book. If you love China and Chinese things, you'll love it too.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Bridges are for People
By Ronald Suleski, Suffolk University, Boston
This book delights on several levels. First are the stupendous photographs with brilliant colors and clarity of details. Who knew there are so many interesting historical bridges in China scattered throughout the country in all geographical locations? The photos by Chester Ong are all of first-rate quality and they show both the bridges and the particular natural environments in which they were built. In a few cases historical photographs show how the bridges looked over a hundred years ago, to show us how the bridges have been repaired or tarted up to serve their contemporary communities.
The second delight is the informative text by Ronald Knapp. His explanations comment on the type of materials used, some of the construction or design principles employed, and the most outstanding feature of the bridge. Never ponderous, the commentaries flow smoothly as a compliment to each photograph. The reader will find their eyes darting from the commentary back to the photo again and again because the commentaries and photos are so well integrated.
The third delight is that the bridges are respected not only as historical artifacts or marvels of engineering technology, usually built by local people who had no knowledge of engineering theory, but bridges are explained in terms of their role within each local community. Of course bridges helped people cross rivers and wetlands, but they served in other ways as well. Many bridges had temples to local deities, so they were a site for worship, usually by people asking the gods for protection and help. Bridges could be the site of local markets, where foot traffic was heavy and the chance to sell was enhanced. Some bridges were so elaborate that a tea house was built in the middle where travelers could stop for some refreshment and to admire the view from the top of the bridge at its highest arc. Indeed, most of the photos show the interaction of local people with the bridge, so expect to see farmers, children, workers or tourists taking advantage of and having fun on the bridge.
In sum, I liked this approach that sets each bridge in a wider context. On almost every page one will find the author's and photographer's emphasis on the interaction of community, people, the economy and geography with the bridges. This gave me an appreciation for the many roles played by bridges. They were much more than utilitarian conveniences, and in some instances even became the center-point of their community.
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