A timeless and comprehensive illustrated classic for beginners in historical sites: This book features large, colorful illustrations of historical sites, employing various techniques such as cross-sections, perspectives, and bird’s-eye views. It combines knowledge and artistry, systematically summarizes key observation techniques, and includes easy-to-understand diagrams and vivid on-site photographs. Through classic architectural examples, readers can learn by analogy and master the art of “reading historical sites,” making it the best self-study guide for approaching, observing, and understanding historical sites.