An architectural graphic novel is a blend of two creative fields. It's where the world of architecture meets the narrative power of the graphic novel. It could depict fictional or real - world architectural projects. It may use characters to explore the significance of a building, like a story about a community that is affected by the construction of a new skyscraper. The illustrations in these novels not only show the buildings' exteriors but also their interiors, spatial arrangements, and how people interact with the architecture.
The architectural background of the Xuankong Temple in Shanxi was to commemorate the Emperor Tuoba Gui of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Tuoba Gui was a devout Buddhist. He wanted to introduce Buddhism to China, so he decided to build a large Buddhist temple on Mount Wutai. The construction of Xuan Kong Temple was also to showcase the strength and cultural heritage of the Northern Wei Dynasty. At that time, the northern part of China was often threatened by foreign invasions and wars, so it was necessary to build a strong and durable temple building. The construction of Xuankong Temple reflected the wisdom and courage of the architects, and also demonstrated the national strength and cultural heritage of the Northern Wei Dynasty.
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Ma Hai was the general manager of the China Institute of architectural design and research. He had been working at the Chinese Academy for 35 years. He was most proud of the fact that the Chinese Academy had played an important role as an urban designer throughout the country during various periods of national construction, leaving behind many classic architectural works. The Chinese Academy of Sciences 'brand and ability to grasp the characteristics of the times were their core competitiveness, and the designers and engineers who created these achievements were the Chinese Academy of Sciences' most valuable assets. Ma Hai made a speech on behalf of the design unit, congratulating the project on the start of the project, and briefly introduced the participation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in the project in Xiong 'an New Area to the leaders present, expressing that the Chinese Academy of Sciences had the ability and confidence to complete the design task.
One common architectural element in science fiction is the megastructure. These are huge, often planet - spanning or even larger constructs. For instance, the Ringworld concept in Larry Niven's work is a megastructure that completely encircles a star. Another element is the underground city. This is often used when the surface of a planet is uninhabitable, and the inhabitants have retreated underground to build complex tunnel systems and living areas. Also, the use of bio - organic looking architecture is popular, where buildings seem to be grown rather than built, representing a new form of technology in science - fiction settings.
One great architectural fiction book is 'The House of the Spirits' by Isabel Allende. It weaves a story where the family house is almost a character itself, with its architecture reflecting the family's history and the changing times. Another is 'Invisible Cities' by Italo Calvino, which describes various fictional cities in a very imaginative way that's related to architecture. And 'The Fountainhead' by Ayn Rand is also popular in this genre, exploring the ideas of architects and their creations.
Ancient Chinese architectural works include:
1 "Construction Law": An architectural planning work written by Zhao Heng, an official of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is one of the most comprehensive and systematic architectural design specifications in ancient China.
2. Dream Creek Pen Talks: A notebook written by Shen Kuo, a scholar of the Southern Song Dynasty, which records a large amount of information about ancient Chinese architecture, gardens, water conservancy projects, etc. It is known as an encyclopedia of ancient Chinese architecture history.
Construction Law: A book written by Xu Wei, an official of the Ming Dynasty, had a profound impact on the development of the ancient Chinese construction industry.
4. Records of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty: A historical and geographical work written by Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period, which records the architectural and geographical conditions of various periods in Chinese history.
Pavilion History: A historical and geographical work written by the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi, which mainly records the architectural style and construction techniques of the Tang Dynasty.
These works had an important impact on the development and planning of ancient Chinese architectural technology, and they were also important materials for understanding the history and culture of ancient Chinese architecture.