Theorist

Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt

1954–present Chinese architectural history

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Details

Nationality: American

Notes

Professor of East Asian Art, curator, University of Pennsylvania.

Connections

associated with Yingzao Fashi Tradition
extends Cai-fen Modular System
authored Chinese Architecture: A History

Sources

Steinhardt, Nancy S. Chinese Architecture: A History. Princeton University Press, 2019.

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First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theorist/nancy-steinhardt/. Accessed July 17, 2026.