Author Description

Liang Sicheng is a renowned architectural historian, architectural educator, and architect in China. He is the founder of the discipline of Chinese architecture history, and also the pioneer of Chinese cultural relics conservation. With life-long devotion to the research and protection of ancient architecture and to the architectural education, he has made brilliant devotion and achievements in the field of architectural history research, and has contributed considerably to the cause of architectural education in China. This book consists of twelve chapters, which narrate at length the occupational pursuit of Liang Sicheng throughout his life. This book is written in biographical form, yet it still has academic element. Such a legible and academic book is approachable for both professionals and general readers.