CHN 2101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Urban Area, Luoyang
11 Jan 2016
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Kaifeng capital for a brief time during five dynasties. One of the major rivers in the city bianjing. Strategic because of the landscape; natural mountain barriers. Zhou and han dynasties were considered civil and developed dynasties of the past. Wards set up and closed at night for safety. Government lives in administration part of the city. 3 gates on each sides and water gates. Carrying tools and women sit in boat or chair (confined space) Packed houses along the upper register of the river means getting closer to the city. Flaneur middle class of paris who observe the city life and enjoy modern life of the city.
