Chapters

Map of Ritual Architecture in China

Guide to the Temple of Confucius in Qufu

Editor’s Note

Preface 1

Preface 2

General Introduction

Formation and Historical Development of Ritual Architecture—From the Confucian Ritual Concept to the Sacrifi cial Architecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties

The Forms and Artistic Signifi cance of Ritual Architecture—Ritual Architecture for Human Worship and the Worship of Nature From the Imperial Family to that of the Common People

Notes on the Photographs

North China

Central China

South China

Northeast China

Appendices

Glossary

Chronology of Major Events in the History of Chinese Architecture