Chinese art 1

Temples and house have sweeping roofs because from the elements of

Wind, Fire,Water

Who believe that it helped ward of evil spirits which were deemed to be straight

Buddhist

Three main types of roofs in traditional Chinese archictecture that influnced other Asian architecture

Straight inclined,Multi-inclined,Sweeping roof

What roof that is more economical for common chinese architecture

Straight inclined roof

What roof that Roofs with two or more sections of incline.These roofs are used for residences of wealthy chinese

Multi-inclined roofs

What roof has curves that rise at the corners of the roof.These are usually reserved for temples and palaces although it may also be found in the house of the wealthy

Sweeping roof