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WorksheetsHistory of Chinese Architecture
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
The figure (image credit: https://ich.unesco.org/) shows the timber frame structural system of
chuan-dou (pillars-and-transverse tie beams system)
tai-liang (lifted-beam system)
cha-liang (hybrid system)
The enclosed-and-open space configuration of the courtyard house shown in the above figure achieves the following (you may pick more than one):
Division of public-private realm
Circulation
Signifying hierarchical relationship of spaces
Figure above shows a generic traditional Chinese building. How many bays (jian)does it contain?
3
5
7
9
The timber frame structure shown in above figure belongs to which regional origin?
Teochew
Southern Fujian
Cantonese
Hainan
Label X shown in the timber frame structure above refers to
Purlin
Beam
Column
Short-post
Label Y shown in the timber frame structure above refers to
Bracer
Rafter
Batten
Short-post
Figure above is the Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple in Kuching, Srarwak. Referring to the facade, which regional style does it belong to?
Teochew
Southern Fujian
Cantonese
Hakka
Figure above shows the bracket system of the Song dynasty model. Component with label Y refers to
dou
gong
ang
Which of the following is NOT a building typology in traditional Chinese architecture in Malaysia?
Traditional temples
Traditional shophouses
Mansions and bungalows
Palace
In traditional Chinese architecture, the basic measurement unit of a building size is signified by label
X
Y
