ChineseArchitecture中国建筑的特点龙生九子.ppt

Characteristics of Chinese Architecture Outline 1. Number “ 9 ” 2. Holy Beasts 3. Symmetry VS Unsymmetry 9-----most yang number -----most masculine number 9 carries a special significancethe ultimate masculine supreme sovereignty of the emperor The number 9 and its multiples are often employed in a palace structures and designs Ancient palaces generally consist of 9 Country yards or quadrangles Number 9 is sometimes combined with 5 to represent the imperial majesty. Circular mound alter Site for Ming and Qing dynasty emperors to worship heaven. Multiplication tables Chinese Stone Lions Nine Sons of Dragon Imperial Garden Private Garden Chinese traditional culture is extensive and profound and dates back to ancient times. 中华文化博大精深，源远流长。 * ∵yin and yang theory employs everything, number ∈ everything ∴number employs yin and yang theory 又∵9 is the biggest single number ∴9 is the most yang number ∵yang also means masculine ∵your lucky number is 9 ∴you are man like ∵ and∵ odd number ∈ yang, 9 ∈ odd number Three tiers Upper terrace is made up of 9 concentric (同轴的）rings of slabs. 龙生九子 Balance and Symmetry Construct beautiful surroundings by designing all the elements *