History of Ancient Chinese Architecture (Volume 1) - Primitive Society, Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Architecture

Author: Liu Xujie, Editor-in-Chief
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Features: The study of ancient Chinese architectural history originated with Mr. Liang Sicheng and Mr. Liu Duzhen. Since the early 1930s, they measured, drew, and conducted research on numerous architectural ruins and artifacts scattered across China, publishing many works and papers. In the early 1960s, they compiled the manuscript of A History of Ancient Chinese Architecture. The five-volume A History of Ancient Chinese Architecture now published is a continuation of that work. The entire book is divided into five volumes according to the development process of ancient Chinese architecture. Volume I covers the initial creation, formation, and the first secondary development of ancient Chinese architecture, including architecture from the Primitive Society, Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties. The late Qing Dynasty marked the end of the development of ancient Chinese architectural history, followed by the history of modern and contemporary architecture. However, the end of ancient architectural history does not mean the end of classical architecture. Across the vast land of China, numerous ancient architectural relics and ruins remain. On them are embodied the creativity and wisdom of ancient people, a treasure trove of inexhaustible resources. In this regard, both research and inheritance are still insufficient. The study of ancient architecture, the study of the history of ancient Chinese architecture, is a major challenge we face today.