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One of the key clues for me to tell if an architecture was Gothic inspired or Romanesque-inspired would be to look at the arches and the windows. I remember in art history class, my instructor made sure everyone remembers the difference between the two. Gothic architectures have pointed arches and large windows, and Romanesque architectures have round arches with thick walls and small windows. Now, these are just one of the many differences between the two styles. I am not well versed in this field of art, having only spent a week to study. But I when I see the opportunity I will always try to learn more.
I have always love architectures. My parents took me to the Forbidden Palace in Beijing when I was very young. Even at a young age, I was fascinated by the structure and design of the Palace. The rooms and the gardens are beautifully designed. I just wish more of the area in the Palace was open to the public. I want to be able to stand in the middle of the room and experience what the people in the past use to see. Good news is, there is a way I might be able to experience this! A while back I found out about Hengdian World Studios. It is the largest film studio in the world. Many famous historical TV shows (Empress Ki) and movies (The Forbidden Kingdom) was filmed in one of the studios on location. The location not only the Palace of Qing Dynasty but also palaces and buildings of Ming, Qin, and Han period. This might be the only place on earth that allows you to tour a palace of the early Chinese dynasties.
Next time I am on vacation in China, I will plan a trip to the Zhejiang province to tour the film studios.
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