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Beijing: A Symmetrical City

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Description:The first ever children’s book based on the design philosophy and architectural details of Beijing, China! This captivating read provides readers an immersive exploration into a unique city layout. Perfect for children with an interest in design history, or Asian culture, Beijing: A Symmetrical City:• Features gorgeous illustrations in typical Chinese style• Teaches the historical significance of the names and placement of the most important buildings in the city• Provides background on the architect and builders that changed the course of history• Unearths ancient Chinese philosophy behind the city layout, rooted in harmony, balance and order.The layout of Beijing is deeply rooted in the ancient culture of China. Award-winning illustrator, and author Dawu Yu has created captivating images that highlight the little-known symmetry of one of the world’s most aesthetically pleasing cities. Children can become mini experts on the historical hub. Each page features “Fun Facts”, providing knowledge overlooked not only by tourists, but also many residents of Beijing."Decades later, I feel fortunate now about painting the old Beijing,” says Yu. “I am overwhelmed with emotions and memories, perhaps because I have deep feelings for the historic city."Dawu Yu was born in 1948 in Beijing, China. All of his childhood activities were next to the Forbidden City in the center of Beijing. With a career dedicated to comics and book illustrations, Mr. Dawu Yu has won numerous illustration awards. Today, he lives with his family in his beloved city.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Beijing: A Symmetrical City. To get started finding Beijing: A Symmetrical City, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 42

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: 1 Plus Publishing & Consulting Company, 2020

Release: 2020

ISBN: 1949736032

Description: The first ever children’s book based on the design philosophy and architectural details of Beijing, China! This captivating read provides readers an immersive exploration into a unique city layout. Perfect for children with an interest in design history, or Asian culture, Beijing: A Symmetrical City:• Features gorgeous illustrations in typical Chinese style• Teaches the historical significance of the names and placement of the most important buildings in the city• Provides background on the architect and builders that changed the course of history• Unearths ancient Chinese philosophy behind the city layout, rooted in harmony, balance and order.The layout of Beijing is deeply rooted in the ancient culture of China. Award-winning illustrator, and author Dawu Yu has created captivating images that highlight the little-known symmetry of one of the world’s most aesthetically pleasing cities. Children can become mini experts on the historical hub. Each page features “Fun Facts”, providing knowledge overlooked not only by tourists, but also many residents of Beijing."Decades later, I feel fortunate now about painting the old Beijing,” says Yu. “I am overwhelmed with emotions and memories, perhaps because I have deep feelings for the historic city."Dawu Yu was born in 1948 in Beijing, China. All of his childhood activities were next to the Forbidden City in the center of Beijing. With a career dedicated to comics and book illustrations, Mr. Dawu Yu has won numerous illustration awards. Today, he lives with his family in his beloved city.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Beijing: A Symmetrical City. To get started finding Beijing: A Symmetrical City, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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