Transcript the imperial garden

HISTORY OF ART & ARCHITECTURE 3
THE IMPERIAL GARDEN
China: Art, Architecture & Interior
Through the Gate of Terrestrial Tranquility
is the Imperial Garden - the last part of
the Forbidden City on the central northsouth axis. The garden was built in 1417
during the Ming dynasty. It covers an
area of about 12,000 square meters.
Within the garden, there are about 20
structures in different styles and it is
interesting how the man-made structures
maintain harmony with trees, rockeries,
flowerbeds and bronze incense burners in
this relatively small space.
HISTORY OF ART & ARCHITECTURE 3
THE IMPERIAL GARDEN
China: Art, Architecture & Interior
In each of the four corners of the garden there
is a pavilion, symbolizing the four seasons. The
Pavilion of Myriad Springs is the most famous
and lies in the south east corner of the garden.
It was built in 1535 and restored during the
Qing dynasty.
Two gilded unicorns,
supposed to protect the hall
from evil spirits, guard the
entrance.
HISTORY OF ART & ARCHITECTURE 3
THE FORBIDDEN PALACE
China: Art, Architecture & Interior
B) The Gate of Divine Might or Gate of Divine
Prowess is the northern gate of the Forbidden
City. The Gate was originally named The Black
Tortoise Gate.
C) The West Flowery Gate is considerably less grand
than the South and the North. This was the everyday
practical entrance for the entire staff working on the
west side of the palace ground.
D) The East Flowery Gate
- and its bridge over the
palace moat,