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Drawing on the work of leading scholars in the fields of anthropology, architecture, art, art history, geography, and history, House Home Family explores and analyzes the functional, social, and symbolic attributes of Chinese dwellings. It goes beyond generalization to clarify the diverse nature of house, home, and family in China, exploring such topics as the Chinese garden as an integral part of living, housebuilding ritual and fengshui, architectural aesthetics, the interrelatedness of furniture and architecture, preservation of historical structures, the structure and development of the family (jia), gender and household space, the role of lineage in the construction of ritual and social space, the function and meaning of the architectural division of space, and domestic space and privacy. The Chinese house, the elementary space in which a family lives and works, resonates the tensions between continuity and innovation that characterize China today. As a dynamic instrument of socialization and a domain of propriety, its 'inner' and 'outer' spaces as well as ornamentation and ritual helped shape the identity of the Chinese and simultaneously serve as a reflection of this identity.This inaugural volume in the series Spatial Habitus: Making and Meaning in Asias Vernacular Architecture contains more than five hundred illustrations, most in color and including a number of rare drawings that demonstrate the richness of domestic architecture and living patterns in traditional and contemporary China. Through its exploration of how Chinese families are organized and why Chinese construct their living spaces the way they do, this carefully researched, convincingly argues, and refreshingly insightful book yields a deeper and wider understanding of what it means to live and be Chinese.Contributors: Nancy Berliner, Maggie Bickford, Francesca Bray, Myron L. Cohen, David Faure, James Flath, Wen Fong, Puaypeng Ho, Nancy Jervis, Ronald G. Knapp, Cary Liu, KaiYin Lo, Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt, Joseph Wang, Yan Yunxiang.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'House Home Family: Living and Being Chinese'? A: The book explores the functional, social, and symbolic attributes of Chinese dwellings, analyzing how these aspects reflect the diverse nature of house, home, and family in China.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The contributors include leading scholars such as Nancy Berliner, Maggie Bickford, Francesca Bray, Myron L. Cohen, and several others who offer insights into various aspects of Chinese architecture and culture.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding and contains a total of 525 pages.
- Q: When was 'House Home Family: Living and Being Chinese' published? A: The book was published on June 30, 2005.
- Q: What makes this book a valuable resource for understanding Chinese culture? A: It provides a detailed examination of how Chinese families organize their living spaces and the cultural implications of architectural practices, supported by over five hundred illustrations.
- Q: What edition is 'House Home Family: Living and Being Chinese'? A: This book is the First Edition and the 2nd Printing.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book draws on scholarly work across multiple disciplines, making it a reliable resource for academic research on Chinese architecture and cultural studies.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a Used Book in Good Condition.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, the book contains more than five hundred illustrations, many of which are in color and include rare drawings.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: Themes include the relationship between architecture and family, gender roles in household space, and the significance of fengshui and house-building rituals in Chinese culture.