Negotiating symbols across time & place
Design elements in Chinese temples are used to explain the myth, as well as a record of the traditions and customs. In Singapore, there are a few Chinese temples than are built more than 100 years ago. Some of the design elements within them have lost its meaning due to the lack of proper archiv...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/174332 https://iceass.org/page/19 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Design elements in Chinese temples are used to explain the myth, as well as a record of the traditions
and customs. In Singapore, there are a few Chinese temples than are built more than 100 years ago.
Some of the design elements within them have lost its meaning due to the lack of proper archiving
and documentation. Focusing on three Hokkien architectural-style temples in Singapore, this paper
explores, archives and analyzes a series of architectural design elements through a four-steps
approach. Focusing on the context, aesthetic and stylistic progression, it aims to strengthen the study
of traditional visual culture that allows insights of Singapore origins. And also serves as a platform for
better understanding of local culture materials that might reveal Singapore’s relations with China. As
well as to stimulate interest and open up sufficient conditions for the development needs of the
future generations. |
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