The World According to Colour. A Cultural History by James Fox Imagine my delight upon reading the opening to World According to Colour, only to discover the Haft Paykar, a famous medieval romantic poem – considered one of the great classics of Persian literature; ‘One day, a young Persian prince was wandering through his palace… Continue reading The World According to Colour. A Cultural History by James Fox
Month: January 2022
Confucius Courtyard Architecture, Philosophy and the Good Life in China by Xing Ruan Book Review
In the book, the author embarks on a bold attempt to convey an understanding of Chinese civilization via courtyard architecture. He explains that whilst courtyard architecture disappeared during the classical phase in Europe, Beijing and other Chinese cities continued building courtyard houses as late as the 1950s. This continuum provided the author the impetus for the book. He takes the reader on a journey as he strives to understand the persistence and longevity of this architectural model in China.