Local Treasures Series -- The Beauty of Doors and Windows

Author: Lou Qingxi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Local Treasures was compiled by Chen Zhihua, Lou Qingxi, Li Qiuxiang, and others from the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University based on a 15-year survey of vernacular architecture. The text is concise and straightforward, accompanied by rich hand-drawn illustrations and exquisite photographs, making it both historically valuable and highly decorative. The book introduces the forms, functions, and decorations of doors and windows in vernacular architecture, showcasing the unique artistic charm of these structures from panel doors and screen doors to threshold windows, wall windows, and cross-bar windows.