Chinese Architecture: A Pictorial History

by Liang Ssu-ch'eng, Wilma Fairbank (Editor)

More than 240 rare photographs and drawings highlight this excellent pictorial record and analysis of Chinese architectural history. Based on years of unprecedented field studies by the author, the illustrations depict many of the temples, pagodas, tombs, bridges, and imperial palaces comprising China's architectural heritage. 152 halftones, 94 diagrams.

Genres: China, Architecture

232 pages, Paperback

First published March 24, 2005

Reviews

[HELEN ZHANG · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely helpful and insightful. Used it for my asian fantasy novel research.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was published after the author's death. Liang was one of China's foremost architectural historians and was instrumental in establishing the first studies of Chinese architectural design for westerners. "Chinese Architecture: A Pictorial History" contains many detailed sketches, photographs, and early interpretations by Liang. It's a must-have for anyone interested in Asian architecture or historic photos of classic Chinese architecture.

[May Ling · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's very interesting. The height of city planning really does begin with the Chinese and not the French as many text books will mistakenly teach.