"Architecture is a history book of the stone", and it is also a work of art left by the ancients.This course mainly introduces the general characteristics of ancient Chinese architecture, and explains the ancient architectural types, such as palaces, gardens, temples, dwellings, and facilities, as well as architectural features, such as architectural composition, color, color painting, stylobate, door and window, etc.Ancient buildings all over the country are precious and outstanding cultural heritages of the Chinese nation. We’d better understand, appreciate, and spread the culture of ancient buildings.Hope students can feel the infinite charm of Chinese ancient architecture.