China's Vernacular Architecture: House Form and Culture

Richard Zgusta, Ronald C. Knapp

Asian Folklore Studies · 1991 · 27 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

Knapp (geography, SUNY) continues the work of his previous books by examining the distinctive characteristics of the common house in Zhejing province. Over 300 original photographs illustrate his discussion of construction techniques, the organization of space, settlement patterns, the expression of