Beyond the Melody: Symbolism of Chinese Architecture and Garden Culture (Series of Chinese Symbolic Culture)

Author: Ju Yushi
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Architecture has always been regarded as "frozen music." The implied meaning of music has a vast space for imagination, conveying another significance through notes. The cultural symbolism of architecture and gardens is like the implied meaning of music, transmitting another meaning beyond the surface of architecture and gardens to us. To those who are not familiar with it, it seems obscure and mysterious, but under cultural inquiry, the "mysterious meaning" that is deciphered is actually the essence of cultural phenomena. Exploring the cultural symbolism of architecture and gardens can provide genuine cultural experiences and understanding for architecture and garden enthusiasts, and also offer architects a magic brush for engineering design. Cultural symbolism can make architecture and gardens profound and meaningful.