Traditional Chinese architecture has a long history and glorious achievements. The buildings not only have practical functions, but also bear important artistic values. How do they combine the two? Let's see from some details.
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Matou wall, which means "horse head wall" in Mandarin, is an important characteristic of Hui-style architecture. In a traditional village where people settled down in family groups, the residences were densely concentrated and the need of fire proofing was strong. The high-standing Matou wall can block a fire from neighboring residence. |
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