Ming dynasty architecture
C20293
concept
Ming dynasty architecture is a style of Chinese building characterized by strict symmetry, axial layouts, timber-frame construction with bracket sets (dougong), raised platforms, and elaborately decorated roofs with glazed tiles, reflecting imperial authority and Confucian order.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| 中国古代建筑 | 2 |
| Ming dynasty architecture canonical | 1 |
| Ming dynasty hall | 1 |
Description generation (CDg)
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Instruction
generate a one-sentence description for a given conceptual class. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the conceptional class]"
Input
Class: Ming dynasty architecture
Generated description
Ming dynasty architecture is a style of Chinese building characterized by strict symmetry, axial layouts, timber-frame construction with bracket sets (dougong), raised platforms, and elaborately decorated roofs with glazed tiles, reflecting imperial authority and Confucian order.
Instances (4)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Drum Tower of Xi'an | — |
| 中和殿 | 中国古代建筑 |
| 交泰殿 | 中国古代建筑 |
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UNESCO World Heritage Site component
surface form:
Ling’en Hall
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Ming dynasty hall |