Vanishing Tradition. Architecture and Carpentry of the Dong Minority in China.
by ZWERGER, KLAUS
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- ISBN 10
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- ISBN 13
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Bangkok.: Orchid Press.. 2005.. Map, 239 duotone plates, 12 architectural plans and line drawings, 224 pp, hardback. Very good copy in dustjacket. 29.5 x 21.5cm. "An exploration of the unique wooden architectural tradition of the Dong minority peoples of the rugged mountainous regions of south-western China - a tradition most likely to disappear in decades to come, as it is overwhelmed by China's current rampant modernization.
The author discusses the historic development of Dong architectural techniques as effected by Dong social and physical environment as well as agriculture and forestry practices of the Dong people. Both residential and public buildings are described and analyzed and all types of structures are illustrated in many striking black and white images." (Publisher's description). .
The author discusses the historic development of Dong architectural techniques as effected by Dong social and physical environment as well as agriculture and forestry practices of the Dong people. Both residential and public buildings are described and analyzed and all types of structures are illustrated in many striking black and white images." (Publisher's description). .
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- Bookseller
- Asia Bookroom (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 214363
- Title
- Vanishing Tradition. Architecture and Carpentry of the Dong Minority in China.
- Author
- ZWERGER, KLAUS
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 9745240613
- ISBN 13
- 9789745240612
- Publisher
- Orchid Press.
- Place of Publication
- Bangkok.
- Date Published
- 2005.
- Keywords
- Architecture, China, Wood Carving, zz_Gallery_Out_of_Print_and_Secondhand_Books, zz_ListOn_eBay
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