The sophistication of ancient Chinese architecture gives it aspecialplace within the architecture of the world. There aremagnificentimperial palaces, solemn and breathtaking imperialtombs,mysterious sacrificial and ancestral altars and temples aswell asa variety of vernacular dwellings of natural simplicity.Religiousbuildings are dotted about the country, with a riotousprofusionof Buddhist, Taoist and Islamic temples or mosques. On topof allthis, city walls and fortifications, civic buildings formiscellaneouspurposes are rich in variety and form impressivelandmarks.The exceptional series offers wide coverage of themespertainingto all aspects of Chinese architecture and is unrivaledboth for itsextensiveness and accuracy as well as for thepresentation of thematerial.
普宁寺是承德外八庙之一,是一座藏传佛寺,建筑艺术成就十分辉煌。它不但反映了清代初年建筑工程技术方面的成就,也表现了各族建筑艺术的密切交流。 普宁寺作为批确定的全面重点文物保护单位,是清代重要的大型建筑,具有重要的研究价值。本文为读者提了大量详实的历史资料,详尽的测绘图,以及珍贵的建筑数据,是作者对普宁寺深入研究的重要成果。这种对传统建筑个案进行的科学的价值评估,明确了普宁寺在社会学、历史学、技术科学、艺术学诸方面的科学价值,不仅有助于作为文物保护单何的建筑具体保护工作的落实,而且弥补了我国在传统建筑研究工作上深度方面的欠缺。 本文内容丰富,文字平易,图片精美,不仅适合建筑史研究人员收藏,也适合建筑文化爱好者阅读,可谓雅俗共赏。