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Li Jie
Chinese architect
Also known as: Li Chieh
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manual of architecture
- In Chinese architecture: The Song (960–1279), Liao (907–1125), and Jin (1115–1234) dynasties
…Hao and the state architect Li Jie were educated men. The latter is known today chiefly as the compiler of Yingzao fashi (“Building Standards”), which he presented to the throne in 1100. This illustrated work deals in encyclopaedic fashion with all branches of architecture: layout, construction, stonework, carpentry, bracketing, decoration,…
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