and the golden mean. Eastern aesthetics differ in that, as it emphasizes intuitive experience, such as "white space" in traditional Chinese painting, through emotional communication with the ...

In the quest for beauty, one of the most immutable traditions – and controversial fascinations – in Western architecture ... sized according to the golden ratio is not uncommon.

Timber-framed structures in traditional Chinese architecture are a marvel of craftsmanship ... dynasties marked the golden age of Chinese timber-framed buildings, as these techniques reached ...

The Golden Ratio, a hallmark of Swiss design and the foundation of everything from Helvetica to Le Corbusier's meticulous architecture, may have been imported from Africa. LOGIN.

Looking back on the development of traditional Chinese architecture, Zhu pointed out that ancient craftsmen used the language of architecture to highlight the beauty and wisdom of Chinese culture.

Editor's note: Chinese traditional architectural craftsmanship for timber-framed structures was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009 ...