Great Wall of China

Chinese defensive structure.

Overview

Great Wall of China, using stone and brick, is a fortification in China, 221 BCE–1644.

Core Characteristics

• Massive, defensive design.
• Strategic, linear structure.
• Chinese aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 221 BCE–1644.
• Military: Fortification.
• Chinese Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

UNESCO site, global defensive icon.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Fortification (theory), Wall (element), Chinese (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History