Chinese Architecture

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Chinese Architecture is the theme of this graphical book. It refers to buildings and other structures created in China from prehistoric times to the present day which mainly emphasis on bilateral symmetry. All the photos taken are basically focusing on ornaments, which are the decorations on the buildings, carvings, sculptures and etc. The photos were took at three ancient buildings in Penang, which are Teochew Ancestral Temple , The Yap Temple and Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

Introduction

The Teochew Ancestral Temple

One of the best preserved Teochew Association in Southeast Asia.

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Carving of a tiger at the entrance area 2

Carvings of four bats on the wooden door, which represent fortunes3

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The outer hall of the temple A carving of brave troops and phoenix

The restored folding doors now gleam from fresh coats of lacquer5

The open space at the center of the Teochew Ancestral Temple6

The clan temple of Lum Yeong Tong (Yap Kongsi),which is located next door to it.

The Yap Temple

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Incredibly detailed granite carvings adorn the columns and the facade walls

One of the sculptures of the brave troops in front of the temple 9

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Beautiful carvings on the column of the temple

Wondrous detailing on walls and windows of the temple11

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Attractive sculptures of dragon

Old town house façade with exquisite ornaments on the door13

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The quite corridor of old town houses

A well-maintained carving on the door

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

The typical home of a rich Baba century ago.

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The furniture and window in front of the kitchen of the mansion

The spacious interior courtyard of Pinang Peranakan Mansion17

Valuable antiques placed at the interior courtyard18

The front hall of the mansion with antique chairs19

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An elegant cabinet with a symmetrical design

Meticulous decorations on the entrance of the dining hall 21

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The dining hall of the mansion with marvelous wood carving

A portrait of the man who built the mansion 23

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Antique furniture and photos

Ornaments below the staircase

Ornaments on the main staircase25

Distinctive ornaments that can only be found in the mansion26

A beautiful view from the inside courtyard veranda27

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The master bedroom and the resting hall on the upper floor of the mansion

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Unique antiques and wood carving

A carving of times of war30