Ying tsao fa shih

Description:

Published in AD 1103, Li Chieh's *Ying tsao fa shih* or "Methods and Designs of Architecture" it established a modular system of engineering and architecture for the whole empire. Specific heights and breadths of vertical brackets attached to wooden pillars are specified. It deals exhaustively with carved ornament, animal and floral, with panelled ceilings and lattice work. It is a repertory of Sung decorative art.

subjects: Architectural Decoration and ornament,  Building,  Building, Wooden,  Decoration and ornament, Architectural,  Details,  Early works to 1800,  Structural design,  Wooden Building

People: Li Chieh,  Sung,  Han

Places: China

Times: 1103,  1st century AD