Lhasa Historical City Map Atlas

Author: Knud Larsen et al.
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Features: This book is the crystallization of the collaborative project "Lhasa Historical City Atlas (LHCA)" between China and Norway. Knud Larsen and Aamud-Hidding Larsen, renowned architects from Northern Europe, have a deep affection for the preservation of Tibetan traditional architecture. As scholars who have long been concerned with the traditional architecture and urban landscape of Lhasa, and as key participants in the "Lhasa Historical City Atlas (LHCA)" project, they have acquired a wealth of firsthand data through their surveys and research on the architecture and landscape of Lhasa. This book primarily discusses the terrain, natural environment, historical development, buildings, and urban landscape of ancient Lhasa. It also raises issues regarding future planning for Lhasa and the controversy over how to protect the historical urban landscape of Lhasa in the face of urban development. The illustrations in this book cover a wide range, including 25 previously unpublished ancient maps, satellite images, historical maps, historical photographs, watercolor paintings, architectural information tables, and a large number of new color photographs. The English edition of this book has been published in the UK and has been well-received by readers.