Module 16: Imperial Architecture of China and Japan

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What does Feng Shui translate to?

wind-water

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Feng Shui

Chinese term for systems of auspicious planning of living spaces and tombs based upon the belief that currents of energy run through the earth and influence human fortunes

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What does Qi translate to?

cosmic breath

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Confucianism

the way of life propagated by Confucius in the 6ht-5th century BCE and followed by the Chinese people for more than two millennia; emphasizes social order through deference to authority

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<p>Crenellation</p>

Crenellation

A parapet with alternating indentions or embrasures and raised portions or merlons

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Tatami Mat

woven mat serving as a unit of measure for the construction of zen monasteries and domestic buildings

<p>woven mat serving as a unit of measure for the construction of zen monasteries and domestic buildings</p>
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Tomb of Shi Huangdi

Xianyang, China, 220 BCE

<p>Xianyang, China, 220 BCE</p>
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Forbidden City

Beijing, China, 1420 CE

<p>Beijing, China, 1420 CE</p>
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Hall of Supreme Harmony

Forbidden City, Beijing, China, 1420 CE

<p>Forbidden City, Beijing, China, 1420 CE</p>
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Katsura Palace

Kyoto, Japan, 1616-1660 CE

<p>Kyoto, Japan, 1616-1660 CE</p>
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<p>Shi Huangdi</p>

Shi Huangdi

Unified China after the Warring States period in the Qin Dynasty

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What does “shi huangdi” translate to?

First Emperor

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<p>Confucius</p>

Confucius

6th century BCE Chinese philosopher