Fields of Being : Traditions of Architecture in Yunnan, China (Paperback)

<b>The book showcases the majestic and rustic beauty of Yunnan's natural landscapes, ethnic settlements, and diverse architectural styles. Complemented by drawings, photographs, and historical imagery, it offers both aesthetic appreciation and scholarly reference value. <b>Text in English and Mandarin.</b></b> <p>This book reveals the wild, intimate beauty of Yunnan through striking photographs, drawings, and archival images, tracing how vernacular architecture and settlement patterns emerge from local ecology, materials, and ethnic traditions. Combining visual richness with scholarly insight, it re-examines overlooked cultural potentials and the sustainable, place-based wisdom embedded in Yunnan's homes and villages. Perfect for architects, cultural researchers, travelers, and anyone drawn to living landscapes and regional identity. </p><p> <b>Text in English and Mandarin.</b></p>

The book showcases the majestic and rustic beauty of Yunnan's natural landscapes, ethnic settlements, and diverse architectural styles. Complemented by drawings, photographs, and historical imagery, it offers both aesthetic appreciation and scholarly reference value. Text in English and Mandarin.

This book reveals the wild, intimate beauty of Yunnan through striking photographs, drawings, and archival images, tracing how vernacular architecture and settlement patterns emerge from local ecology, materials, and ethnic traditions. Combining visual richness with scholarly insight, it re-examines overlooked cultural potentials and the sustainable, place-based wisdom embedded in Yunnan’s homes and villages. Perfect for architects, cultural researchers, travelers, and anyone drawn to living landscapes and regional identity.

Text in English and Mandarin.

Book format	Paperback
Fiction/nonfiction	Non-Fiction
Genre	Art, Music, and Photography
Publication date	January, 2027
Pages	196
Subgenre	Vernacular
Series title	No Series
Number in series	0
Edition	1
Publisher	Tongji University Press
Language	English
Is collectible	N
Recording time	0 min
Retail packaging	Single Piece
Assembled product height	10.24 in
Assembled product weight	0.565 lbs, 9.04 oz
Bisac subject heading	Architecture