●Map of Ritual Architecture in China
Guide to the Temple of Confucius in Qufu
Editor's Note
Preface 1
Preface 2
General Introduction
Formation and Historical Development of Ritual Architecture
--From the Confucian Ritual Concept to the Sacrificial Architecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
I. Ritual Architecture and Confucianism
II. Formation and Development of Ritual Architecture
The Forms and Artistic Significance of Ritual Architecture
--Ritual Architecture for Human Worship and the Worship of Nature From the Imperial Family to that of the Common People
I. Altars and Temples for the Worship of Natural Gods
II. Temples for the Worship of Ancestors
III. Temples of the Sages
IV. Ming Tang and Biyong
V. Artistic Significance
Notes on the Photographs
North China
Lingxing Gate and the Circular Terrace in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Circular Terrace in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Imperial Heavenly Vault and Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Viewed from the Circular Terrace
in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Part of the Circular Terrace and Lingxing Gates in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Three Arched Gates of the Imperial Heavenly Vault, Beijing
Imperial Heavenly Vault in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Echo Wall of the Imperial Heavenly Vault, Beijing
Interior View of the Imperial Heavenly Vault in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Caisson Ceiling of the Imperial Heavenly Vault in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
The Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Stove in the Temple of Heaven, Bei)ing
Incense Burners on the Terrace of Prayer for Grain and Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests
in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Side Halls of the Terrace of Prayer for Grain in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Front View of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Panoramic View of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Interior View of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Nails and Handles on the Gate of the Terrace of Prayer for Grain, Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Latticed Doors and Windows of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of
Heaven, Beijing
Caisson Ceiling of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Dougong and Painted Beams of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of
Heaven, Beijing
Huangqian Hall in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Entrance Gate of the Hall for Fasting in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Main Hail of the Hall for Fasting in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Lingxing Gate on the Eastern Side of the Temple of the Sun, Beijing
Hall for Fasting at the Altar of Earth, Beijing
Five-Colored Earth and Worship Hail at the Altar to the God of the Land and Grain, Beijing
Taisui Hall at the Altar of the God of Agriculture, Beijing
Dacheng Hall in the Temple of Confucius, Beijing
Stone Tablets Inscribed with the Names of Jinshi in the Temple of Confucius, Beijing
Biyong in Guozijian, Beijing
Yuxiang Pavilion in the Temple of the Northern Mountain, Quyang County, Hebei Province
Dening Hail and Balustrades in the Temple of the Northern Mountain, Quyang County,
Hebei Province
City Wall of the Temple of Confucius and Yangsheng Gate, Qufu, Shandong Province
Stone Tablet for Dismounting, Temple of Confucius, Qufu, Shandong Province
Temple of Confucius and City Wall, Qufu County, Sbandong Province
Jinsheng Yuzheng Fang and Lingxing Gate in the Temple of Confucius, Qufu,
Shandong Province
Daoguan Gujin Fang in the Temple of Confucius, Qufu, Shandong Province
Hongdao Men and Bishui Bridge in the Temple of Confucius, Qufu, Shandong Province
View Through Tongwenmen Gate in the Temple of Confucius, Qufu, Shandong Province
Kuiwen Ge in the Temple of Confucius, Qufu, Shandong Province
Pavilions for Housing Stone Stelae in the Temple of Confucius, Qufu, Shandong Province
Pavilions Built inJin Times for Housing Stone Stelae in the Temple of Confucius Qufu,
Shandong Province
Apricot Terrace in the Temple of Confucius, Qufu, Shandong Province
Front External Columns of Dacheng Hall in the Temple of Confucius, Qufu, Shandong Province
Dacheng Hall in the Temple of Confucius, Qufu, Shandong Province
The Shrine of Confucius and Horizontal Tablet in the Temple of Confucius, Qufu,
Shandong Province
Caisson Ceiling and Laudatory Tablets in Dacheng Hall of the Temple of Confucius,
Qufu, Shandong Province
Corner Tower in the Temple of Confucius, Qufu, Shandong Province
Temple of Yan Hui, Qufu, Shandong Province
Stone Archway in the Temple of Mencius, Zouxian County, Shandong Province
Principal Hall in the Temple of Yan Hui, Qufu, Shandong Province
Yasheng Hall in the Temple of Mencius, Zouxian County, Shandong Province
Daimiao Archway and Zhengyangmen Gate in Dalmiao Temple, Tai'an, Shandong Province
Tiankuang Hall in Daimiao Temple, Tai'an, Shandong Province
ral in the Hall Granted by Heaven in Dalmiao Temple, Tai'an, Shandong Province
Tianzhong Ge in the Temple of the Central Mountain, Dengfeng County, Henan Province
Principal Hall, Temple of the Central Mountain, Dengfeng County, Henan Province
Dacheng Hail, Temple of Confucius,'Pingyao County, Shanxi Province
Bell Tower in the Temple of Lord Guan, Yuncheng County, Shanxi Province
External Eaves and Stone Columns of Chongning Hail, Temple of Lord Guan,
Yuncheng County, Shanxi Province
Yushu Lou Tower, Temple of Lord Guan, Yuncheng County, Shanxi Province
Shengmu Dian in Jinci Temple, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province
Stone Archway in the Temple of the Western Mountain, Huayin County, Shaanxi Province
Temple and Tomb of Sima Qian, Hancheng County, Shaanxi Province
Central China
Archway in the Temple of Confucius, Jiading County, Shanghai
Temple and Tomb of Shi Kefa, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province
Memorial Temple of Shi Kefa, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province
Ancestral Temple of the Pei Family, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province
Main Hall in the Memorial Temple of Fan Zhongyan, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province
Principal Hall in the Ancestral Temple of the Liang Family, Ji'an, Jiangxi Province
Veranda of Baolun Ge, Shexian County, Anhui Province
Entrance Gate of the Temple of Bao Zhen, Hefei, Anhui Province
Gate of Yushan Hall in the Jin family's Ancestral Temple, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province
Wangmiao Gate of the Temple of Two Kings, Guanxian, Sichuan Province
Guanlan Pavilion in the Temple of the Two Kings, Guanxian, SiehuanProvince
Linguan Tower in the Temple of the Two Kings, Guanxian, Sichuan Province
Hall of Li Bing in the Temple of the Two Kings, Guanxian, Sichuan Province
Hall in the Temple of Zhuge Liang, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Waterside Pavilion at the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Hua Jing, Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Stele Pavilion, Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
ashan Hall in the Memorial Temple of the Three Su's, Meishan County, Sichuan Province
South China
Brick Carving on the Gable Block of the Chen Family's Ancestral Temple, Guangzhou,
Guangdong Province
Decorated Wall in the Chen Family's Ancestral Temple, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province
Northeast China
Stone Archway and Entrance Gate of Beizhen Temple, Beizhen County, Liaoning Province
Appendices
Glossary
Chronology of Major Events in the History of Chinese Architecture
