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Influence of Cultural and Economic Factors on the Design Form of Canglang Pavilion
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Abstract
The design form is often influenced by the cultural and economic factors of its creation period, aligning with the aesthetic ideals of the specific era. The exploration of Chinese classical gardens in terms of site selection, layout, landscaping, lighting, and shadow has resulted in a rich and unique spatial design approach. The humanistic concepts underlying this aesthetics, such as “harmony between man and nature” and “emulating nature,” are fundamental factors in the formation and development of traditional Chinese garden construction. This paper first analyzes the construction background of Canglang Pavilion from both cultural and economic perspectives. Secondly, it summarizes the role of the cultural environment in shaping the design form of Canglang Pavilion, including creating a “transformation of the real into the virtual” spatial form and fostering a spiritual orientation towards “returning to nature.” Building on this foundation, with references from ancient and contemporary literature, it explores the impact of economic factors on the design form of Canglang Pavilion, focusing on garden architecture, rock stacking techniques, and the cultivation of garden flora. The aim is to explore interpretative and appreciative methods and creative construction approaches that can be applied to enrich and diversify modern Chinese garden construction.
Keywords
culture, economy, design form, Canglang Pavilion
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Jie,Z. (2023). Influence of Cultural and Economic Factors on the Design Form of Canglang Pavilion. Communications in Humanities Research,16,68-73.
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