Harnessing divinity: generative design and the buddhist architecture of early medieval china
Auteur :
Miller, Tracy
Éditeur :
Harvard University, Asia Center
ISBN :
9780674307506
Date de publication :
8 déc. 2026
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Through detailed case studies of sixth-century architecture, Harnessing Divinity argues that Buddhist halls in Early Medieval China were not mere variations of imperial palaces but were designed with active spiritual technologies that could harness natural energies and facilitate communication with higher realms.