Number 24 Beizongbu Hutong: Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin’s Former Residence

Synopsis

This documentary displays the dilapidated state of the former 20th Century hutong residence of Mr. Liang Sicheng and his wife Ms. Lin Huiyin in Beijing. The couple were among China’s most famous art and architecture experts, particularly in exploring Chinese ancient architecture. The former residence, badly damaged by a real estate development project, is a valuable cultural heritage symbol that once belonged to people who made influential contributions to Chinese art and architecture throughout their lifetimes.

Language

English

Country

China

Year of release

2009

Year of production

2009

Subjects

Architecture; Geography

Keywords

buildings; China; houses; conservation

Online availability

URI

http://www.archaeologychannel.org/

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed

Production Company

Name

Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center

Distributor

Name

Archaeology Channel, The

Contact

Richard Pettigrew (president and director)

Web

http://www.archaeologychannel.org External site opens in new window

Notes

The Archaeology Channel is one of the initiatives of the US-based Archaeological Legacy Institute. The marketplace section of the Channel’s website sells a range of DVDs on archaeological topics. The site also streams documentaries in their entirety, free of charge. American archaeology is strongly represented but the extensive collection also covers worldwide content. Audio commentaries and interviews with archaeologists are also available free online .