Ancient Architecture's Spring and Autumn

Author: Zhuang Yuguang
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is written by a renowned architectural scholar discussing Chinese ancient architecture. The first part, "Anecdotes of the History of Ancient Chinese Architecture," explores the construction methods and evolutionary trends of Chinese ancient architecture. The second part, "Cross-Talks on Architectural Culture," delves into the similarities and differences between architecture and other arts and disciplines, arguing the clash and integration of architectural thoughts in the East and West. This book is a compilation of more than 60 column articles by the author on ancient Chinese architecture, published over the years in newspapers and magazines such as the Sichuan Architecture Daily and the Chengdu Evening News. The first part is titled "Anecdotes of the History of Ancient Chinese Architecture," and the second part is "Cross-Talks on Architectural Culture."