中外建筑英语选读 课件 【ch02】Architecture Along the Belt and Road.pptx

ArchitectureAlong the Belt and RoadChapter 2中外建筑英语选读 Text AThe Imperial Palace Preview:The Belt and Road Initiative,a global infrastructure development strategy proposed by the Chinese government in 2013,has become a grand international cooperation project.The Belt and Road Initiative links nearly 70 countries and international organizations,among which there are a great number of Iandmark buildings,such as the Imperial Palace, Red Square and Egyptian Pyramids.The Imperial Palace These landmark buildings are expressive in styles,history, culture,art and other fields,and,of course, have become local representative buildings.Now,let's explore the mysteries of these landmark buildings!The Imperial Palace Situated in the heart of Beijing, the Imperial Palace,also called the Forbidden City,was built from 1406 to 1420 by the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty,the Yongle Emperor.During over five hundred years of imperial operation,thepalaceserved as the residence and court oftwenty-fouremperors.The Imperial Palace The Imperial Palace.The Imperial Palace The Forbidden City is surrounded by 10-meter-high walls and a 52-meter-wide moat.Measuring 961 meters from north to south and 753 meters from east to west,the complex covers an areaof 1,120,000 square meters.The Imperial Palace Known as the Outer Court,the southern portion of the Forbidden City features three main halls.The Outer Court was the venue for the emperor's court and grand audiences.Mirroring this arrangement is the Inner Court,which is not only comprised of the residences of the emperor and his consorts but also venues for religiousrituals and administrative activities.The Imperial Palace These structures were designed in strict accordance to the traditional code of architectural hierarchy,which designated specific features to reflect the authority and status of the emperor.The Imperial Palace New Words.The Imperial Palace Phrases.The Imperial Palace 永乐皇帝一般指明成祖朱棣，是明朝第三位皇帝，明太祖朱元璋第四子。永乐皇帝于建文四年(1402年)即位,在位二十二年，年号“永乐”