Chinese Symbolic Culture Series - Echoes Beyond the String Chinese Architectural and Garden Culture Symbolism

Author: Ju Yesi
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Architecture has long been regarded as "frozen music." The implied meaning of music possesses a vast space for imagination, conveying another kind of significance through notes. The cultural symbolism of architecture and gardens is akin to the implied meaning of music, transmitting another layer of meaning beyond the surface. To the uninitiated, it appears obscure and mysterious, but under cultural inquiry, the "mysterious meaning" that is deciphered turns out to be the essence of cultural phenomena. Exploring the cultural symbolism of architecture and gardens allows enthusiasts of architectural art to gain a genuine cultural experience and understanding, while also providing architects with a magical brush for engineering design. Cultural symbolism can make architecture and gardens more profound and meaningful.