"Architecture of China" Micro-Documentary Series — Decoding the Chinese Cultural DNA in Jiangsu's Architecture
To understand a nation’s culture, start by looking at its architecture — those solid structures standing on the land conceal the most vivid historical memories and philosophical codes. Recently, the ten-episode micro-documentary series Architecture of China (Season 1) was officially released. Taking iconic structures in China’s Jiangsu region as its starting point, it opens a window for global audiences to closely experience Chinese culture. Here, every brick, every tile, and every courtyard tells a story of the Chinese people’s wisdom in harmonizing with nature, their dedication to craftsmanship, and the vitality born from the fusion of tradition and modernity. To help global viewers better understand the aesthetic logic behind these architectural wonders, the documentary is led by Andrew Field, an American scholar of East Asian history and professor at Duke Kunshan University. Blending an "outsider’s curiosity" with a "researcher’s depth," he engages in in-depth c...