亭是最具代表性的中国传统形式。本书以简要文字和大量精美图片，系统宣传、介绍、阐述了中国古亭的有关知识。本书对研究中国建筑和进行仿古设计都具较高的参考价值，可供建筑师，相关专业在校师生，及国内广大读者和国外读者阅读、参考。
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I. A History of Evolution
II. A Grand Exhibition of Multiple Functions
III. The Ever changing Novel Designs
IV. A Great Adaptability A Settlement with Ease
V. Accentuation and Contrast Enchanting Charms in Highlight
VI. Unadorned Simplicity and Exquisite Complement
VII. A Pavilion: A World of Landscape
VIII. A Chronicle of Distinguished Anecdotes
IX. A Deliberate Artistic Design
Chronology of Significant Events