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Ancient Chinese Architecture architecture:n.建筑学the art and study of designing buildings;建筑设计；建筑风格 the design or style of a building or buildings. quadrant:n.象限仪；四分仪an instrument for measuring angles, especially to cheak your position at sea or to look at stars. mausoleum:n.陵墓a special building made to hold the dead body of an important person or the dead bodies of a family. altar:n.圣坛；祭坛；祭台a holy tabe in church or TEMOLE. geomancer:风水士 Taoist:道士 horticulture:n.园艺学；园艺the study or practice of growing flowers,fruit and vegetables. Characteristics of Ancient Architectural Styles ①The most important feature is the emphasis on the horizontal. ②Chinese structure is based on the principle of balance and symmetry. ③The practice of making house face south is one of the most striking features. ④Ancient Chinese architecture features unique timber framework with timber,bricks,and tiles as the main building materials. ⑤Traditional buildings are sited in order to be in harmony with nature and to receive from auspicious. ⑥The distinctive roof of Chinese architectures has a great deal of symbolism involved. As a big country,the architectural styles of different regions and nationlities in China may vary in characteristics and functions. Imperial Architecture The palace is the highest,most luxurious and valuable architectural type in ancient China. Religious Architecture Chinese Buddhist architecture consists of temples pagodas and grottos. Graceful Garden Architectures There are two categories of gardening:imperial gardens in Beijing and private gardens in the South. The differences between traditional Chinese architecture and Western architecture The first difference is that the architectues in Greek are perceptual and perfectly seek for plastic arts and formal beauty.However,the Chinese architecture is greatly influenced by ethic thoughts. The second difference is on history and culture bet