Through the Lens -- Essence of Ancient Chinese Architecture

Author: Luo Zhewen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: In 1890, National Geographic magazine published its first set of images, marking the beginning of a great tradition. From the late 19th century to the early 21st century, National Geographic repeatedly pioneered new frontiers. As one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations, it has continuously led new trends in photographic reporting. The extraordinary photographic archives of the National Geographic Society are a unique and invaluable visual record for the world history museum. And Through the Lens compiles its essence in one book. The hundreds of images in the book capture rare moments, spanning over a century in time and covering every corner of the globe, even beyond our planet. Through the Lens is a display of captivating images and extraordinary talent, a vivid documentary record of photographic art over the past century, and a window into our colorful world, presenting a dazzling and unforgettable array of scenes.