Chinese Buddhist Monasteries: Their Plan and Function as a Setting for Buddhist Monastic Life

Hong Kong University Press, 1967. Hardcover. Near Fine. ARCHITECTURE Books CollectableDanish architect Johannes Pripp-Moller first traveled to China in 1921, commissioned to work on projects for missionary societies by the Circle of Architects, a Christian professional society. He later devoted himself to the study of Buddhist monasteries, both the architectural and social structures. His extensive travels through China from 1929 to 1933 resulted in this monumental work, originally published in 1937. 396 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., map, plans (some col.), ports. ; 39 cm. quarter bound in grey buckram, blue cloth boards, gilt titling to spine. two folding plans bound in with bound glassine guards, and four large folding plans in rear pocket. Second Edition (originally 1937) 4 folded sheets of plans in pocket. Buddhist temples -- China Buddhist monasticism and religious orders -- China SCARCE and BEAUTIFUL Note: Exceptionally large and very heavy book, which will incur additional shipping charges if ordered from overseas or   and Biblio. ""A labour of love originally published in 1937 by Danish architect Johannes Prip-Moller (1889-1943). Thoroughly researched and illustrated throughout with photographs, floor plans, and architectural illustrations, this tome is still regarded as the definite work on the subject and provides invaluable insight into Chinese Buddhist monastic life."" Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. (Please note: Over standard weight or size. Orders via ABE Books or Biblio or from Overseas may incur additional postage charges. We will contact you prior to processing order to request your approval or contact us to confirm postage cost.) Hardcover Near Fine