Imperial Architecture was specifically reserved for the emperor of China and to satisfy his needs. Usually lavish in style, these buildings are frequently visited because they are awe-inspiring. It was important that Imperial Palaces were are extravagant as they are because it displayed the imposing wealth and power of the royalty. These structures usually took thousands of architects to layout and build.
From the left: Forbidden City, Meridian Gate (entrance to the Forbidden City), Ceiling paintings in the Summer Palace. Image used under Public Domain.
Specific FeaturesImperial Palaces usually included the color yellow because yellow is the Imperial color. A Chinese dragon or phoenix are used as decoration on the building. Columns usually had nine spaces between them because odd numbers in Chinese culture represent yang and nine is considered a very lucky number. There were usually five arches used as gates, and one of those were specifically only for the emperor himself.
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"Chinese Imperial Architecture." Chinese Imperial Architecture: Palace, Mausoleum, Garden. Travel China Guide, n.d. Web. 30 Nov. 2016.
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