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Chinese Architecture
Soh You Shing0308010
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