The series bridges cultural gaps through three distinct characteristics: Firstly, the convergence of Chinese and Western viewpoints. Andrew’s journey maintains a sense of “novelty” while delving into the cultural core through dialogue. Secondly, the visual representation of a conversation between the past and present. For instance, the glass walkway over Xuzhou’s underground Ming Dynasty city allows viewers to “walk upon a Ming-era street,” and the glass pagoda at the Great Bao’en Temple recreates the luminous effects from the Ming Dynasty. Thirdly, an immersive engagement with details. From the “picture frame effect” in the Humble Administrator’s Garden to the “repeated firing” of the Imperial Kiln’s golden bricks, the audience can perceive the warmth of life and the commitment to craftsmanship ingrained within the architecture. For those keen to understand Chinese culture, it will illuminate a truth: Chinese culture is not merely a museum exhibit but a vibrant, evolving force — flowing through the essence of its buildings, alive in the hands of its artisans, and woven into every fabric of Chinese existence.
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to view Architecture of China (Season 1). Allow these structures standing on the land of Jiangsu to transport you into the spiritual heritage of the Chinese people.
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