| Description |
1 online resource (233 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- About the author -- Abrief introduction to traditional Chinese wooden architecture -- The significant remaining historic wooden buildings in China-some examples and characteristics -- The birth of the idea of cultural heritage and the history of development of architectural heritage protection policy in China- overview -- The term 'authenticity' and attempts of its interpretation and notions from aChinese perspective |
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The protection of architectural heritage and the meaning and application of the concept of authenticity in China and wider context of Asian culture -- Authenticity of historic wooden building- AChinese perspective and interpretation -- Living Heritage and continuity as areference level for authenticity in aChinese context -- Wooden temples and Sacred Mountains- Chinese tradition and spirituality as avoice in the discourse of authenticity -- The essence of wood, continuity, change and preservation as areligious practice |
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Balancing authenticity and interpretation- contemporary Chinese practice in the protection of wooden architectural heritage -- Technical solutions in the conservation of wooden architecture in China and the question of authenticity -- Final remarks -- References |
| Summary |
The book aims to contribute to the understanding of the protection of wooden architectural heritage in China from a new perspective, and will be of particular interest to academics and professionals interested in or involved in the preservation of built wooden heritage |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781000843477 |
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1000843475 |
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