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	Classical Chinese buildings typical emphasise breadth rather than height, particularly those of the wealthy. They often feature an enclosed, heavy platform, covered with a large roof that appears to 'float' because of the lack of emphasis on the supporting vertical walls.		Classical Chinese buildings typical emphasise breadth rather than height, particularly those of the wealthy. They often feature an enclosed, heavy platform, covered with a large roof that appears to 'float' because of the lack of emphasis on the supporting vertical walls.
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		+	The Forbidden City has a great deal of red because this is a color that is seen as lucky.

	The halls and palaces have relatively low ceilings compared with similar western architecture.		The halls and palaces have relatively low ceilings compared with similar western architecture.

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	* US Capitol Building.		* US Capitol Building.

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	* Building of the week series.		* Building of the week series.
	* Buckingham Palace.		* Buckingham Palace.
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	* Hagia Sophia.		* Hagia Sophia.
	* National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing.		* National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing.
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−	One of the most famous features is the Wu (Meridian Gate) ~~which is~~ the imposing ~~southern entrance, standing at~~ 38 m (125 ft) ~~in height~~. This opens onto a large courtyard through which the Golden River runs ~~in an arc~~, ~~and is~~ crossed by five white marble bridges ~~sitting parallel~~.	+	One of the most famous features is the Wu (Meridian Gate), the imposing 38 m (125 ft) high southern entrance. This opens onto a large courtyard through which the Golden River runs, crossed by five white marble bridges.

−	Towering above the Outer Court is the most iconic structure of the complex, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, which contains the throne of the emperor. This is the largest building of the complex, and is the largest surviving wooden structure in China~~, with nine bays in width and 5 bays deep~~.	+	Towering above the Outer Court is the most iconic structure of the complex, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, which contains the throne of the emperor. This is the largest building of the complex, and is the largest surviving wooden structure in China.

−	Adjacent to the three halls of the Inner Court, ~~which serve as imperial living quarters, is~~ the 3 acre Imperial Garden~~, designed as~~ a place of relaxation.	+	Adjacent to the three halls of the Inner Court, the 3 acre Imperial Garden offers a place of relaxation.

−	The structures are ~~mostly~~ made of logs ~~of wood found in~~ the jungles of south-western China, and large blocks of marble. Baked ~~paving~~ ‘golden’ bricks were used to pave the floors of several of the more important halls. ~~All the~~ roofs ~~in the Forbidden City bear~~ yellow glazed tiles, ~~reflecting the fact that yellow is~~ the colour of the Emperor.	+	The structures are largely made from timber logs from the jungles of south-western China, and large blocks of marble. Baked ‘golden’ bricks were used to pave the floors of several of the more important halls. The roofs include yellow glazed tiles, the colour of the Emperor.

	= Post-construction =		= Post-construction =

−	Since ~~being completed~~ in 1420, 14 Ming emperors and 10 Qing emperors ~~have~~ used the complex as their imperial palace. However, with the abdication of Puyi in 1912, its role as the political centre of China came to an end.	+	Since completion in 1420, 14 Ming emperors and 10 Qing emperors used the complex as their imperial palace. However, with the abdication of Puyi in 1912, its role as the political centre of China came to an end.

−	Despite having abdicated power, Puyi remained in the Inner Court until 1924 when he was evicted ~~after~~ a coup. In 1925, ~~the~~ Palace Museum was established, ~~which~~ took ~~charge~~ of the Forbidden City ~~from then on~~.	+	Despite having abdicated power, Puyi remained in the Inner Court until 1924 when he was evicted following a coup. In 1925, a Palace Museum was established, and took control of the Forbidden City.

	With the revolutionary action that established the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the complex incurred some damage, although further destruction was prevented during the Cultural Revolution as an army battalion was charged with keeping it safe.		With the revolutionary action that established the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the complex incurred some damage, although further destruction was prevented during the Cultural Revolution as an army battalion was charged with keeping it safe.

−	Today, the Palace Museum contains an extensive collection of artwork and artifacts, including the imperial collections of the Ming and Qing dynasties. As such, it is the most visited art museum in the world, with ~~over~~ 14.6 million visitors ~~each~~ year.	+	Today, the Palace Museum contains an extensive collection of artwork and artifacts, including the imperial collections of the Ming and Qing dynasties. As such, it is the most visited art museum in the world, with 14.6 million visitors a year.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace between 1420 and 1912~~, located in the centre of Beijing~~. As the ceremonial and political centre of Chinese government it served as the home of 24 emperors.	+	The Forbidden City in the centre of Beijing, was the Chinese imperial palace between 1420 and 1912. As the ceremonial and political centre of Chinese government it served as the home of 24 emperors.

−	Construction began in 1406, when Zhu Di became the Yongle Emperor and moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing. By the time it was completed in 1420, the complex covered ~~over~~ 180 acres and ~~comprised~~ 980 buildings.	+	Construction began in 1406, when Zhu Di became the Yongle Emperor and moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing. By the time it was completed in 1420, the complex covered more than 180 acres and included 980 buildings.

−	The Forbidden City ~~was~~, as its name suggests, not open to the masses ~~very regularly~~. The Outer Court (southern ~~portion~~ of the complex), with its expansive courtyards and monumental pavilions, was used for public audiences and ceremonies; while the Inner Court (northern ~~portion~~) contained ~~the~~ residences of the royal family, servants, and so on.	+	The Forbidden City, as its name suggests, was not generally open to the masses. The Outer Court (the southern part of the complex), with its expansive courtyards and monumental pavilions, was used for public audiences and ceremonies; while the Inner Court (northern part) contained residences for the royal family, servants, and so on.

−	The complex has influenced cultural and architectural styles ~~and developments~~ across East Asia and ~~elsewhere~~. In 1987, it was declared a World Heritage Site, and listed by UNESCO as the world’s largest collection of preserved wooden structures.	+	The complex has influenced cultural and architectural styles across East Asia and beyond. In 1987, it was declared a World Heritage Site, and listed by UNESCO as the world’s largest collection of preserved wooden structures.

	= Architecture =		= Architecture =

−	[[File:Forbidden-city1.jpg]]	+	[[File:Forbidden-city1.jpg\|link=File:Forbidden-city1.jpg]]

−	The Forbidden City was designed and built in a way that typifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture, with the emphasis ~~being placed~~ on articulation and bilateral symmetry ~~which signifies~~ balance.	+	The Forbidden City was designed and built in a way that typifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture, with the emphasis on articulation and bilateral symmetry to signify balance.

−	~~Breadth~~ rather than height ~~is the typical emphasis of classical Chinese buildings~~, particularly those of the wealthy. ~~This is intended to stress the visual impact of the width of the buildings, and~~ often ~~features~~ an enclosed, heavy platform covered with a large roof that ~~has the appearance~~ of ~~floating due to~~ the lack of emphasis on the vertical walls~~. Accordingly, all the halls and palaces of the Forbidden City have relatively low ceilings compared with similar western architecture~~.	+	Classical Chinese buildings typical emphasise breadth rather than height, particularly those of the wealthy. They often feature an enclosed, heavy platform, covered with a large roof that appears to 'float' because of the lack of emphasis on the supporting vertical walls.

−	The ~~Forbidden City is laid out in a rectangle, measuring 961 m (3,153 ft) from north to south,~~ and 753 m (2,470 ft) from east to west. It is surrounded by a city wall measuring 7.9 m (26 ft) high, and a moat measuring 6 m (20 ft) deep by 52 m (171 ft) wide, constructed with a rammed earth core. At the four corners of the walls are towers with intricate roofs with ~~72 ridges~~.	+	The halls and palaces have relatively low ceilings compared with similar western architecture.

−	[[File:ForbiddenCity2.jpg]]	+	The Forbidden City is laid out in a rectangle, measuring 961 m (3,153 ft) from north to south, and 753 m (2,470 ft) from east to west. It is surrounded by a wall measuring 7.9 m (26 ft) high, and a moat measuring 6 m (20 ft) deep by 52 m (171 ft) wide. The corners of the walls are expressed by four towers with intricate roofs formed by 72 ridges.
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		+	[[File:ForbiddenCity2.jpg\|link=File:ForbiddenCity2.jpg]]

	One of the most famous features is the Wu (Meridian Gate) which is the imposing southern entrance, standing at 38 m (125 ft) in height. This opens onto a large courtyard through which the Golden River runs in an arc, and is crossed by five white marble bridges sitting parallel.		One of the most famous features is the Wu (Meridian Gate) which is the imposing southern entrance, standing at 38 m (125 ft) in height. This opens onto a large courtyard through which the Golden River runs in an arc, and is crossed by five white marble bridges sitting parallel.

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= Introduction =

The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace between 1420 and 1912, located in the centre of Beijing. As the ceremonial and political centre of Chinese government it served as the home of 24 emperors.

Construction began in 1406, when Zhu Di became the Yongle Emperor and moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing. By the time it was completed in 1420, the complex covered over 180 acres and comprised 980 buildings.

The Forbidden City was, as its name suggests, not open to the masses very regularly. The Outer Court (southern portion of the complex), with its expansive courtyards and monumental pavilions, was used for public audiences and ceremonies; while the Inner Court (northern portion) contained the residences of the royal family, servants, and so on.

The complex has influenced cultural and architectural styles and developments across East Asia and elsewhere. In 1987, it was declared a World Heritage Site, and listed by UNESCO as the world’s largest collection of preserved wooden structures.

= Architecture =

[[File:Forbidden-city1.jpg]]

The Forbidden City was designed and built in a way that typifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture, with the emphasis being placed on articulation and bilateral symmetry which signifies balance.

Breadth rather than height is the typical emphasis of classical Chinese buildings, particularly those of the wealthy. This is intended to stress the visual impact of the width of the buildings, and often features an enclosed, heavy platform covered with a large roof that has the appearance of floating due to the lack of emphasis on the vertical walls. Accordingly, all the halls and palaces of the Forbidden City have relatively low ceilings compared with similar western architecture.

The Forbidden City is laid out in a rectangle, measuring 961 m (3,153 ft) from north to south, and 753 m (2,470 ft) from east to west. It is surrounded by a city wall measuring 7.9 m (26 ft) high, and a moat measuring 6 m (20 ft) deep by 52 m (171 ft) wide, constructed with a rammed earth core. At the four corners of the walls are towers with intricate roofs with 72 ridges.

[[File:ForbiddenCity2.jpg]]

One of the most famous features is the Wu (Meridian Gate) which is the imposing southern entrance, standing at 38 m (125 ft) in height. This opens onto a large courtyard through which the Golden River runs in an arc, and is crossed by five white marble bridges sitting parallel.

Towering above the Outer Court is the most iconic structure of the complex, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, which contains the throne of the emperor. This is the largest building of the complex, and is the largest surviving wooden structure in China, with nine bays in width and 5 bays deep.

Adjacent to the three halls of the Inner Court, which serve as imperial living quarters, is the 3 acre Imperial Garden, designed as a place of relaxation.

The structures are mostly made of logs of wood found in the jungles of south-western China, and large blocks of marble. Baked paving ‘golden’ bricks were used to pave the floors of several of the more important halls. All the roofs in the Forbidden City bear yellow glazed tiles, reflecting the fact that yellow is the colour of the Emperor.

= Post-construction =

Since being completed in 1420, 14 Ming emperors and 10 Qing emperors have used the complex as their imperial palace. However, with the abdication of Puyi in 1912, its role as the political centre of China came to an end.

Despite having abdicated power, Puyi remained in the Inner Court until 1924 when he was evicted after a coup. In 1925, the Palace Museum was established, which took charge of the Forbidden City from then on.

With the revolutionary action that established the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the complex incurred some damage, although further destruction was prevented during the Cultural Revolution as an army battalion was charged with keeping it safe.

Today, the Palace Museum contains an extensive collection of artwork and artifacts, including the imperial collections of the Ming and Qing dynasties. As such, it is the most visited art museum in the world, with over 14.6 million visitors each year.

= Find out more =

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