The Comparative Analysis of the Styles of Christian Churches in Modern Mainland China, Macau and Hong Kong
Chinese Christian (Catholic) architecture is not only an important type of religious architecture, but also an important witness of cultural exchanges between China and the West. This article comprehensively summarizes the architectural styles of Christian (Catholic) churches in modern mainland Chin...
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| Published in: | E3S Web of Conferencess |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Articles |
| Language: | en |
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EDP Sciences
2021
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| Online Access: | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/abs/2021/59/e3sconf_iccaue2021_02017/e3sconf_iccaue2021_02017.html |
| Summary: | Chinese Christian (Catholic) architecture is not only an important type of religious architecture, but also an important witness of cultural exchanges between China and the West. This article comprehensively summarizes the architectural styles of Christian (Catholic) churches in modern mainland China, Macau and Hong Kong, and compares the differences in the main styles of their churches horizontally. Based on the data results, a comprehensive analysis of various factors such as age, region, religion, and society is carried out to further explore the reasons for the differences in the architectural styles of Christian churches in the three regions, and discover the historical and religious significance of the Christian churches in modern China. |
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| Physical Description: | 02017 |
| ISSN: | 2267-1242 |
| DOI: | 10.1051/e3sconf/202128302017 |