"Enter for a new line does not need to be translated, return as it is, all other Chinese should be translated into English: 'Guoye' Cultural Theory

Author: Zhang Wei
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Features: China is known as the "Mother of World Gardens," and garden culture is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. The Yuan Ye (On Gardens), written by the renowned Ming Dynasty garden designer Ji Cheng, is a classic of classical Chinese garden art and a milestone in garden culture. This book analyzes the reasons for the long-term obscurity of Yuan Ye, systematically elaborates on its cultural ecological context, summarizes the theoretical framework and key techniques of classical garden design, and highlights the artistic pursuit. It focuses on dissecting the cultural core of Yuan Ye, including its philosophical connotations, garden aesthetics, and theories of classical livable environments. Additionally, it examines the allusions in Yuan Ye and explores its connections with other cultural fields such as literature, painting, calligraphy, opera, and religion. With a panoramic perspective, this book comprehensively analyzes the cultural connotations of Yuan Ye, aiming to establish a new research platform for the study of Yuan Ye.