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The Transmission and Development of Beijing Local Culture in Traditional Quadrangle Courtyards: A Comparison with Japanese Samurai Residences
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Abstract
Quadrangle courtyards have been the main living spaces for Beijing residents since the Ming and Qing dynasties, serving as a cultural calling card for Beijing and embodying the local culture and architectural features of the city for nearly a thousand years. This paper examines the unique traditional culture of the Beijing area through the study of Tan Zongjuns former residence and his hobbies, focusing on the inheritance and development of culture in the new era. It also compares with traditional Japanese architecture, such as the samurai residences. Through the research and comparison, this research finds that the quadrangle courtyard, as a place of residence for ancient and modern people, can not only reflect people’s class status but also their way of life. Although the construction of the quadrangle courtyard shares similarities with the culturally similar Japanese samurai residences, it still has its own uniqueness.
Keywords
Beijing culture, quadrangle courtyard, architecture, cultural transmission and development, Japanese Samurai Residence
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Zhang,H. (2025). The Transmission and Development of Beijing Local Culture in Traditional Quadrangle Courtyards: A Comparison with Japanese Samurai Residences. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,84,11-15.
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