HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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red brick and cows
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green poles and dolphins
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red windows and dogs
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yellow roof tiles and dragons
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Detailed explanation-1: -The roof tiles of most palaces in the Forbidden City are decorated with golden yellow glazed tiles to represent the incomparable dignity of the imperial family.
Detailed explanation-2: -One of the most characteristic aspects of Chinese architecture is the use of curving roofs with ceramic tiles and circular end tiles. Overhanging eaves offered shelter from the rain as well as keeping out the sun in summer, and allowing it in during winter.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chinese buildings used bright colours: vermilion For pillars, yellow for glazed roof tiles & green for decorative parts such as the brackets under the eaves. The most common building type had regularly spaced timber posts which were strengthened by horizontal cross-beams.