Chinese Ancient Architecture: Twenty Lectures - Illustrated Treasure Edition

Author: Lou Qingxi
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: From Wanshi Garden to Tian Shan Mongolian Yurts, from the Forbidden City to Lijiang Folk Houses, from the Potala Palace to Miao Village Jiajiao Lou, join Professor Lou Qingxi on a journey through ancient architectural culture—listen as Professor Lou explains in detail why wooden-structured houses can remain standing even when the walls collapse, the mechanical principles behind eaves and brackets, the color coordination of stone houses, and the scientific application of feng shui theory. Siheyuan, imperial mausoleums, ancestral halls, Buddhist pagodas, archways, and stone pillars—after reading Twenty Lectures on Chinese Ancient Architecture, you’ll gain far more than just a delightful visual journey! Professor Lou Qingxi served as an assistant to Mr. Liang Sicheng in his early years and deeply grasped the essence of Liang’s scholarship. Later, he studied and taught the history of ancient Chinese architecture at the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University. This book, presented in the form of lectures, systematically introduces the history of ancient Chinese architecture and its architectural elements, accompanied by over 300 exquisite illustrations. It is divided into twenty chapters, covering everything from residential buildings to capital cities, from altars to ancestral halls, and from individual structures to architectural theories. The narrative is comprehensive, the language is accessible, and the explanations are easy to understand. Lou Qingxi is also an expert in architectural photography, with over 300 beautiful images in the book, enhancing its collectible value.