Notes on Ancient Italian Architecture

Author: Chen Zhihua
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The protection of cultural heritage buildings and historic cities has become a global trend. This wave has also reached China, but our understanding of its fundamental concepts is still quite limited. Mr. Chen Zhihua, with his natural, elegant, and precise writing style, introduces nearly 20 Italian historic cities, hundreds of ancient buildings, and their preservation from multiple perspectives, including history, culture, architectural styles, and folklore. Readers, while enjoying the reading experience, are unintentionally left with a deep impression of the Italian people's non-materialistic attitude and scientific spirit toward respecting culture and preserving ancient buildings. Additionally, the book provides a general understanding of the mainstream theories, principles, and methods for protecting cultural heritage buildings and historic cities worldwide. Accompanied by hundreds of illustrations, including maps and architectural photographs, some of which are extremely rare, the book not only holds reading and collectible value but can also serve as a guide for traveling to Italian ancient architecture.