A multi-level quantitative analysis method on the scale, shape and quantity of rockeries in Chinese classical gardens: taking Wanfang Anhe rockery in the Old Summer Palace as an example

A novel multi-level quantitative analysis method for rockeries in Chinese classical gardens, including the Summer Palace's Wanfang Anhe rockery, demonstrates feasibility and effectiveness in objectively describing scale, shape, and quantity. This approach, leveraging 3D digital technology and historical data, categorizes analysis into four levels: overall, regional, hierarchical, and individual. Applied to seven rockeries, it provides comprehensive data for refined understanding of construction techniques and preventive protection, offering a promising tool for informatization management.

Li, X., He, X., Xiao, Y., Jia, S., & Qin, K. (2024). A multi-level quantitative analysis method on the scale, shape and quantity of rockeries in Chinese classical gardens: taking Wanfang Anhe rockery in the Old Summer Palace as an example. Heritage Science, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-024-01213-5