Mckenna Form- Stone masonry Function- Is a palace complex for the royal family. Content- 9000 rooms Context- Located in Beijing, china Tradition- Only royal members could enter this complex, similar to how only religious leaders could enter some parts of the temples. interpretation-Animals and figures on the roof were placed there to ward of evil. Artistic intent- The throne room was placed symbolically at the center. Audience response- Was made capital of the empire during the Ming and Quing dynasties.
Nandini Form: wood and ceramic tile Function: Was the seat of Chinese power Content: yellow tile roofs and red painted wooden beams Context: largest and most complex Chinese architectural ensemble in existence Tradition: Built on ancient religious and philosophical principles pf harmony and balance Interpretation: the 30 feet tall walls were to keep citizens out and those inside in Artistic Intent: Originally built to consolidate the emperor's power Audience Response: Today the complex houses the Palace Museum
Mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm- Stone masonry
Function- Is a palace complex for the royal family.
Content- 9000 rooms
Context- Located in Beijing, china
Tradition- Only royal members could enter this complex, similar to how only religious leaders could enter some parts of the temples.
interpretation-Animals and figures on the roof were placed there to ward of evil.
Artistic intent- The throne room was placed symbolically at the center.
Audience response- Was made capital of the empire during the Ming and Quing dynasties.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm: wood and ceramic tile
Function: Was the seat of Chinese power
Content: yellow tile roofs and red painted wooden beams
Context: largest and most complex Chinese architectural ensemble in existence
Tradition: Built on ancient religious and philosophical principles pf harmony and balance
Interpretation: the 30 feet tall walls were to keep citizens out and those inside in
Artistic Intent: Originally built to consolidate the emperor's power
Audience Response: Today the complex houses the Palace Museum