VDA - Temple (Part 4)

A Buddhist temple in the form of a square or polygonal tower with roofs projecting from each of its many stories, erected as a memorial or to hold relics

• Pagoda

• Ta

• Dougong

• Ang

A pagoda in Chinese architecture

• Pailou

• Ta

• Dougong

• Ang

A bracket system used in traditional Chinese construction to support roof beams, project the eaves outward, and support the interior ceiling

• Pagoda

• Ta

• Dougong

• Ang

A lever arm in traditional Chinese construction, placed parallel to the rafters and raked at an angle to counterbalance the forces applied by the inner and outer purlins

• Pagoda

• Ta

• Dougong

• Ang

A monumental gateway in Chinese architecture, having a trabeated form of stone or wood construction with one, three, or five openings and often bold projecting roofs, erected as a memorial at the entrance to a palace, tomb, or sacred place

• Pailou

• Zhonglou

• Gulou

• Yingbi

A bell tower or pavilion in Chinese architecture, located at the right side of a city gate, palace entrance, or forecourt of a temple

• Pailou

• Zhonglou

• Gulou

• Yingbi

A large drum tower or pavilion in Chinese architecture, located at the left side of a city gate, palace entrance, or forecourt of a temple

• Pailou

• Zhonglou

• Gulou

• Yingbi

A screen wall in Chinese architecture that protects the main gate to a monastery or house against evil spirits, which were believed to move only in a straight line

• Pailou

• Zhonglou

• Gulou

• Yingbi

The spirit way that led from the south gate to a royal tomb of the Tang dynasty, lined with stone pillars and sculptured animal and human figures

• Lingdao

• Yingzao Fashi

• Gong

• Dou

A compendium of Chinese architectural tradition and building methods, compiled by Li Jie and printed in 1103 CE

• Lingdao

• Yingzao Fashi

• Gong

• Dou