Iron Pagoda

Song Dynasty tower.

Overview

Iron Pagoda, using iron and brick, is a 1049 pagoda in Kaifeng, China.

Core Characteristics

• Iron-clad exterior, tiered design.
• Durable, religious structure.
• Chinese aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 11th century.
• Religious: Pagoda.
• Chinese Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enduring Song Dynasty monument.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Iron Construction (technique), Symbolism (theory), Tower (element), Chinese (movement)