Saturday, February 6, 2010

Chinese vs. Korean

Here is the answer from last week Trivia question: "What's the difference in Chinese and Korean architecture?"

"Many Chinese buildings have corner eaves that are raised rather very rapidly and steeply, or almost barely raised.
In Korean architecture, eaves are raised gradually and visibly, and therefore eaves form a continuous curve between one corner eave to another. This tendency is rather strongly emphasized in many Korean traditional buildings."

In simple language, Korean buildings "smile"

Here are photos to compare:
This first photo is from the Forbidden City in China.
Notice how the roof like is fairly flat.

Now here is a picture from Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea.
Notice how the roof line "smiles"

Pretty neat fun fact, huh?
So when you win the million on "Who wants to be a Millionaire", you know where to send a cut of that check!

1 comment:

  1. I think that is so cool!! I just love all of your posts about Korea. I'm learning so much! We have just started the process of adopting from Korea and your blog is helping me learn more about our child's birth country! Thanks!

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