tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post4202348099614001443..comments2023-11-05T06:16:56.961-05:00Comments on the Carpentry Way: Chinese Connection, Part IIAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-5466961244159647062013-11-26T23:06:35.076-05:002013-11-26T23:06:35.076-05:00Frank,
thanks for sharing your perspective and gl...Frank,<br /><br />thanks for sharing your perspective and glad you enjoyed the read! There is yet much to explore when it comes to Chinese classic wooden architecture.<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-48060239017803992782013-11-26T21:24:29.047-05:002013-11-26T21:24:29.047-05:00Seeing all these structures reminds me couple year...Seeing all these structures reminds me couple years back when I was in Hong Kong when I visited the Chi Lin Nunnery built in Chinese Tang Dynasty style (my favorite Chinese style Architecture). What shocked me is that the buildings didn't make use of any iron nails, but uses traditional methods of interlocking wooden brackets. Its neighbouring Nan Lian Gardens is also very beautiful.<br />I particularly liked the pagodas above. From what I can tell, its form and design is derived from earlier dynasties (before Yuan, Ming, Qing) since it does not feature exaggerated roof curve eaves as well as there moderate use of paint colors (at most, vermillion is used). The first pagoda above looks like the one at Fogong Temple which survived thousands of years of dynastic wars / weathers. For me as a person living in the west, its really a treat to see other architecture from other countries. Your articles have been very full of knowledge and very enjoyable.<br /><br />FrankAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-89042494619556306132012-02-09T15:54:47.510-05:002012-02-09T15:54:47.510-05:00Joe,
thanks for the comment. I've visited the...Joe,<br /><br />thanks for the comment. I've visited the Yin Yu Tang House at the PEM a couple of times already - a great space!!<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-16756262271251897612012-02-09T15:42:29.097-05:002012-02-09T15:42:29.097-05:00" I could see living in a house like that!&qu..." I could see living in a house like that!" Quote<br /> They do look cool. If you ever get up to Salem , MA. go see the Yin Yu Tang house at the PEM it's not round but I could see living in a house like that. http://www.pem.org/sites/yinyutang/<br /><br />JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com