Urban Impression - Page 27

plthijinx · 09-08-2005, 01:58 PM

very nice billy!

Elspode · 09-09-2005, 11:23 AM

I hope I'm able to communicate this effectively...

Billy, is there an engineering (as opposed to aesthetic) reason for the upturned corners on Chinese temples? Is is some sort of strength or drainage enhancement, or is it done just because it looks cool?

superbaton · 09-09-2005, 05:53 PM

Although roofs may seem insignificant, they are a very important part of Chinese architecture. Roofs not only protected residences from the elements but also had deeper meanings. For example, the Buddhist curved their temple roofs because they believed that the shape helped ward off evil spirits. The roof of the temple is made of glazed ceramic tiles and has an overhanging eave, distinguished by a graceful upward slope. The intricate fit of merging rafters forms the complex arc at which the roof curves. The Chinese also used this concept in the construction of elaborate roofs on expensive homes. The building materials used to cover the ridge and gutters improved, over time, from regular mud to the earth tiles. They plastered the floors and walls with a combination of lime and sand, giving them a hard and smooth surface. They also made the north walls of their homes thicker to protect and insulate from the strong and cold winds. Perhaps one of the most important architectural advancement was the invention of corbel brackets (known as "dugong" in Chinese) placed on column heads which support the projecting eaves. Later, these became a unique feature to the classical Chinese architecture.

Billy · 09-09-2005, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

Billy, is there an engineering (as opposed to aesthetic) reason for the upturned corners on Chinese temples? Is is some sort of strength or drainage enhancement, or is it done just because it looks cool?

I read some materials about it, I cant remember the reasons. Or you check by google.

zippyt · 09-09-2005, 09:58 PM

Splode I read or heard some where that the up turned roof corners were to keep 'evil spirits away , like what superbaton said ,

xker · 09-09-2005, 11:39 PM

There're no final theory to explain the large and curved roofs of Chinese buildings in engineering,according to a popular viewpoint,"large" is to protect buildings from the eroding of rainwater and "curved" is to get more daylight. The curved roofs can be found in models(crockery) of buildings of 2000 years ago,I think no one could know the reason exactly before the next important archaeological discovering

Billy · 09-10-2005, 02:16 AM

Wang is a rich businessman in Shanhaiguan in Qing Dynasty. The house is close to the First Pass Under Heaven.

Chen Yuanyuan, the pretty woman, was famous in Chines history. They told me that the drawing only shows her 60% beauty.

The bed of the first son is the most wonderful in the beds of the Children.

Billy · 09-10-2005, 02:18 AM

The smoking bed

Billy · 09-10-2005, 02:24 AM

The GuZheng.

Billy · 09-10-2005, 02:27 AM

The Root Carvering

Billy · 09-10-2005, 02:30 AM

There is a small collection room for the Chinese traddtional art and crafts.

Siliver Ring

Billy · 09-10-2005, 02:34 AM

They collected the old clothes. The first is for baby.

Billy · 09-10-2005, 02:37 AM

It is hard to see people having these clothes now.

Billy · 09-10-2005, 02:41 AM

Some funneral houses sell the clothes for the dead people now.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-10-2005, 06:16 PM

Wow, I'd love to have that root carving.

09-08-2005, 01:58 PM	#391
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09-09-2005, 11:23 AM	#392
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I hope I'm able to communicate this effectively... Billy, is there an engineering (as opposed to aesthetic) reason for the upturned corners on Chinese temples? Is is some sort of strength or drainage enhancement, or is it done just because it looks cool? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-09-2005, 09:58 PM	#395
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09-10-2005, 02:16 AM	#397
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The Wang's House Wang is a rich businessman in Shanhaiguan in Qing Dynasty. The house is close to the First Pass Under Heaven. Chen Yuanyuan, the pretty woman, was famous in Chines history. They told me that the drawing only shows her 60% beauty. The bed of the first son is the most wonderful in the beds of the Children. Attached Images Last edited by Billy; 09-10-2005 at 02:43 AM.

09-10-2005, 02:18 AM	#398
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The smoking bed Attached Images

09-09-2005, 05:53 PM	#393
superbaton The Cellar team Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: ba, argentina Posts: 196	Although roofs may seem insignificant, they are a very important part of Chinese architecture. Roofs not only protected residences from the elements but also had deeper meanings. For example, the Buddhist curved their temple roofs because they believed that the shape helped ward off evil spirits. The roof of the temple is made of glazed ceramic tiles and has an overhanging eave, distinguished by a graceful upward slope. The intricate fit of merging rafters forms the complex arc at which the roof curves. The Chinese also used this concept in the construction of elaborate roofs on expensive homes. The building materials used to cover the ridge and gutters improved, over time, from regular mud to the earth tiles. They plastered the floors and walls with a combination of lime and sand, giving them a hard and smooth surface. They also made the north walls of their homes thicker to protect and insulate from the strong and cold winds. Perhaps one of the most important architectural advancement was the invention of corbel brackets (known as "dugong" in Chinese) placed on column heads which support the projecting eaves. Later, these became a unique feature to the classical Chinese architecture.

09-09-2005, 11:39 PM	#396
xker Lead Subordinate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beijing now Posts: 15	There're no final theory to explain the large and curved roofs of Chinese buildings in engineering,according to a popular viewpoint,"large" is to protect buildings from the eroding of rainwater and "curved" is to get more daylight. The curved roofs can be found in models(crockery) of buildings of 2000 years ago,I think no one could know the reason exactly before the next important archaeological discovering

09-10-2005, 02:24 AM	#399
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The GuZheng. Attached Images

09-10-2005, 02:27 AM	#400
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The Root Carvering Attached Images

09-10-2005, 02:30 AM	#401
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	There is a small collection room for the Chinese traddtional art and crafts. Siliver Ring Attached Images

09-10-2005, 02:34 AM	#402
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	They collected the old clothes. The first is for baby. Attached Images

09-10-2005, 02:37 AM	#403
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	It is hard to see people having these clothes now. Attached Images

09-10-2005, 02:41 AM	#404
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Some funneral houses sell the clothes for the dead people now. Attached Images

09-10-2005, 06:16 PM	#405
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Wow, I'd love to have that root carving. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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