20 Lectures on Ancient Chinese Architecture

Author: Lou Qingxi
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Professor Lou Qingxi served as an assistant to Mr. Liang Sicheng in his early years and deeply grasped the essence of Liang's academic principles. Later, he conducted research and taught the history of ancient Chinese architecture at the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University. This book is presented in the form of lectures, systematically introducing the history of ancient Chinese architecture and the characteristics of its architectural elements, accompanied by over 300 exquisite illustrations. It is divided into twenty lectures, covering everything from residential buildings to capital cities, from altars to ancestral halls, and from individual architectural structures to architectural theories. The content is comprehensive, the language is accessible, and the explanations are clear and easy to understand. Lou Qingxi is also an expert in architectural photography, with over 300 beautiful images, making this book even more valuable for collection.