Chinese traditional architectural craftsmanship for timber-framed structures

Overview

Standing as distinctive symbols of Chinese architectural culture, timber-framed structures are found throughout the country. The wooden components such as the columns, beams, purlins, lintel and bracket sets are connected by tenon joints in a flexible, earthquake-resistant way. The surprisingly strong frames can be installed quickly at the building site by assembling components manufactured in advance. In addition to this structural carpentry, the architectural craft also encompasses decorative woodworking, tile roofing, stonework, decorative painting and other arts passed down from masters to apprentices through verbal and practical instruction. Each phase of the construction procedure demonstrates its unique and systematic methods and skills. Employed today mainly in the construction of structures in the traditional style and in restoring ancient timber-framed buildings, Chinese...

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Communities: China
Languages: Not specified in UNESCO dataset
Cultural territories: China
Countries: China

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inscription_year2009

title_enChinese traditional architectural craftsmanship for timber-framed structures

title_frLes savoir-faire liés à l’architecture traditionnelle chinoise pour les structures à ossature en bois

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concepts_primary_namesArchitecture, Technical skills, Woodworking

concepts_secondary_namesApprenticeship, Calendars, Carpentry, Craft workers, Earthquake engineering, Oral tradition, Palaces, Prosperity ritual, Religious practice, Social values, Structural elements (buildings), Temples, Wood carving

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main_image_copyrightLiu Tuo, 2005

main_image_authorLiu Tuo

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Architecture Technical skills Woodworking Apprenticeship Calendars Carpentry Craft workers Earthquake engineering Oral tradition Palaces Prosperity ritual UNESCO representative list

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