婺源郷土建築 / Wuyan xiang tu jian zhu [= Wuyan vernacular architecture] (Hansheng vol. 113 & 114)

Taipei: Hansheng Magazine, [1998]. 4to, 2 vols. pp. 128; 104; text in Traditional Chinese; heavily illustrated throughout; pictorial paper wrappers, fine in fine slipcase. Hansheng Magazine is an award-winning project dedicated to highlighting a specific aspect of Chinese cultural arts with each issue. It was founded in 1971 as the English magazine ECHO before shifting towards the Chinese-speaking audience, and was focused on preserving folk art, research, and high production values. This issue is focused on the vernacular architecture of Wuyan county in Jianxi province. One volume describes the economic and cultural background of Wuyan, the architectural history, a survey of crafts and population and photographs, plans and maps. The second volume consists of maps, floorplans, elevations, architectural diagrams, and photographs of detail work. Item #63573

Price: $75.00