TANG AND SONG DYNASTY

MONUMENTAL ARCHITECTURE

• Architecture found that symbolized authority and power.

TANG AND SONG ARCHITECTURE

• PAGODAS
• Pagodas were built to have a religious function.
• Example: Daquin Pagoda: a Nestorian christian church.

TANG AND SONG ARCHITECTURE (CONTINUED)

• BRIDGES
• Anping bridge- a bridge that separates the towns anhai and shitou

TANG AND SONG ARCHITECTURE (CONTINUED)

• Temple
• Yuguo temple- A buddhist monastery complex
• The temple was an important place because emperors often visited.

MOST MEMORABLE

• Temples
• Temples were build for religious reasons
• Emperors would often visit temples.
• Contained a stupa, lecture hall, refectory, sutra depository, and monks room.
• The first temple was built in the year A.D. 64

PURPOSE

• The purpose of their monumental architecture is to serve a need
• Temples and pagodas were built for religious needs
• Bridges were built to get from town to town

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