Ming

Chinese architecture from 1368–1644.

Overview

Ming architecture used wood and bracket systems for imperial palaces and temples with refined symmetry.

Core Characteristics

• Curved roofs and wooden frameworks.
• Imperial and religious focus.
• Vibrant colors and symmetry.

Notable Examples

• Forbidden City (China, 1420, wooden palace).
• Temple of Heaven (China, 1420, wooden temple).

Architectural Connections

• Civic: Palaces and temples.
• East Asian: Regional prominence.
• East Asian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Ming architecture influenced Qing architecture with its imperial style.

Related Concepts & Architects

Local Traditional (related architect), Harmony (theory), Roof (element), East Asian Architecture (movement)