Chapter 2
1. Functions of the palace: (1) Physical function: a place for the emperor to govern and live (2) Spiritual function: "The emperor regards the four seas as his home, and if it is not magnificent, it will not be able to enhance his prestige."
2: Palaces of the Qin Dynasty: Xin Palace (for the grand court), Ganquan Palace (where the queen mother lived), Bei Palace, Chao Palace, and Afang Palace
3: Palaces of the Han Dynasty: Changle Palace, Weiyang Palace, Gui Palace, Bei Palace, Mingguang Palace,
4. Palaces of the Tang and Song Dynasties: In the capital city of Chang'an, the Taiji Palace was located in the center of the north city. Later, the Daming Palace was built in the northeast of the city, containing the Yuan Hall, Xuanzheng Hall, Zichen Hall, Penglai Hall, and Linde Hall.
The prosperity of the Tang Dynasty was reflected in its architecture: 1. Its large scale and rigorous planning were rare in the world at that time. 2. In the setting of some palaces, its imperial city and its palaces were located in the center, and Chang'an City was in the center and close to the north.
Palaces of the Song Dynasty: The capital was Bianliang, and the palace was located west of the city center. It contained the Daqing, Zichen, and Chuigong halls.
5: Construction of the Forbidden City: What is political expression? How does the Forbidden City embody the artistic function required of palace architecture?
Construction of the Forbidden City: After Emperor Yongle ascended the throne, he moved the Ming Dynasty capital from Nanjing to Beijing. He immediately began to build a new palace on the site of the destroyed Yuan Dynasty palace.
Warehouses used to build the Forbidden City: Damucang Hutong—located in Xidan
Bricks and tiles: According to statistics, the required amount of bricks is 80 million bricks
Stone: 200-ton imperial road stone
Scale: 720,000 square meters, with a net area of more than 160,000 square meters and nearly 1,000 buildings
2.3.2 Layout of the Forbidden City
How are nearly a thousand buildings in the Forbidden City arranged into a whole?
Material needs (practical needs)
The practicality of the Forbidden City
Government affairs (first)
Life part (later)
Wenhua Hall - for study Wuying Hall - for rest and relaxation East Six Palaces - for concubines West Six Palaces - for the empress and the queen mother
East Fifth Building - Residence of the Crown Prince West Fifth Building - Residence of the Crown Prince
Spiritual needs - moderate as the best
2.2.3 The Meridian Gate, the Political Manifestation of the Forbidden City
How does the Forbidden City embody its artistic function?
Meridian Gate - the main gate of the Forbidden City (Quemen), the highest-ranking gate in ancient architecture.
The five doors of different sizes have different functions, and the door openings reflect the hierarchy.
2.3.4 The Hall of Supreme Harmony: The Political Manifestation of the Forbidden City
Hall of Supreme Harmony - the first grand hall, where the emperor ascended the throne, married, met with civil and military ministers on major holidays, received foreign envoys, and held important national ceremonies.
The largest in the Forbidden City, with a three-tiered platform (there are no more three-tiered halls in the Forbidden City)
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