Mainly referring to illustrative plates of science and technol-ogy in ancient China, rational illustration was often createdby comprehensive social factors, such as authors, artists,publishers, and even the officials. Its chief feature lies in keep-ing its objectivity without loosing aesthetic. When we look atTian Gong Kai Wu, an ancient book about basic science andtechnology, we would know the real value and aesthetic inrational illustration... Mainly referring to illustrative plates of science and technol -ogy in ancient China, rational illustration was often created by comprehensive social factors, such as authors, artists, publishers, and even the officials. Its chief feature lies in keep-ing its objectivity without loosing aesthetic When we look atTian Gong Kai Wu, an ancient book about basic science andtechnology, we would know the real value and aesthetic inrational illustration ...