Mythical and Geomancy Concepts of Chinese Architecture

Question 1

it is used to face the main entrance of the house, which stems from the belief that evil things travel in straight lines.

Answer 1

screen walls

Question 2

it is displayed on doorways to ward evil and encourage the flow of good fortune

Answer 2

Door Gods

Question 3

Three anthropomorphic figures representing _____ stars are prominently displayed, sometimes with the proclamation “the three star are present“.

Answer 3

Fu Lu Shou

Question 4

Fu Lu Shou means?

Answer 4

Fu- Happiness
Lu- Prosperity
Shou- Longevity

Question 5

symbolize good fortune and prosperity, such as bats and pomegranates, respectively. The association is often done through rebuses.

Answer 5

Fruits and animals

Question 6

is it true that in Chinese Architecture, they orient their structure with its back to elevated landscape and ensuring that
there is water in the front?

Answer 6

true

Question 7

considerations are also made such that the generally windowless back of the structure faces the _____, where the wind is coldest in the winter

Answer 7

north