After reading these essences, it is worth visiting the courtyard of Shanxi Normal University.

Among the quadrangles of many wealthy businessmen and tycoons in Shanxi, Shi Jia quadrangle in Fenxi County of Linfen is regarded as a latecomer. Although it has a long history of 240 years, it developed late and gradually became famous in recent years.

However, a good meal is not afraid of being late, and a good scene is not afraid of being biased. The quaint charm of the courtyard is still enough to surprise the eyes of the world. Its mountain village style, architectural features, carving style and profound commercial culture have deeply attracted many tourists.

In the previous article, Hugh introduced the elegant demeanour of Shi Jia quadrangle from different aspects, which helped everyone to understand the overall style of Shi Jia quadrangle.

In this article, Mr. Hu will share the highlights of quadrangles with you, trying to help you appreciate the beauty of quadrangles without leaving home, and also hope to help visitors understand the essence of quadrangles' ancient architecture culture.

Visitors who follow the navigation to Shi Jia Courtyard should be attracted by the sandstone arch at the entrance of the village at first sight. The antique yellow tone, solemn modeling and exquisite carving are very eye-catching.

Archway is a special form of ancient architecture in China, which is mainly used for landmark, showing merit and style. Materials are brick, wood and stone.

This sandstone archway at the entrance of Shijiacun Village belongs to Xiao Jie Square, with three doors, four columns and three floors. It was built in the seventh year of Xianfeng (1857). Judging from the inscription in the middle, this is the introspection of two dead ladies.

This archway is basically intact, more than 6 meters high and nearly 6 meters wide. The cardinal number is very high. Among the four pairs of clamping columns, two are stone lions, two are drum-hugging stones, and there is a pair of drum-hugging stones on the outermost side.

Couplets are engraved on both sides of the four columns, and there are horizontal marks on the top purlin. On the front, there are words such as "Long Zhang worships the shrine", "Sheng Detian cherishes the world, Wang Yanlun and Chong Guo Endor", and the handwriting is legible. It is a word to express gratitude to the emperor.

The carving technique of filial piety workshop in this festival is very attractive. The stone lion has a vivid expression, with a left female and a right male, which conforms to the filial piety of the archway.

It should be noted that the top of the pillar on the stone archway is carved with a tiger's head pattern, which is said to be a cat's head in many travel notes. There are not so many on the spot, and it is not a cat's head. The biggest possibility is the head of one of the dragons or lions.

In a word, this archway is very interesting, whether it is the text or sculpture on it or various animal shapes, it is definitely a masterpiece of stone carving. This is the most eye-catching surprise.

Shijiagou Village is a national key cultural protection unit, a traditional village in China and a famous village in Chinese history and culture. Its biggest feature is the implicit, gorgeous and restrained kiln site architecture. It not only has the masculine beauty of Shanxi mountain architecture, but also embodies the beauty of the kiln house of farming and reading culture, and is worthy of being a classic of ancient architecture.

At present, most of the 365 and 438+0 kiln sites have been restored, and visitors can freely walk through them and feel the same feeling of kiln site combination, left and right connection and up and down connection.

This is a seemingly similar experience, but in fact it is different. Every courtyard has its own glory. From the decoration of the cave, we can see the priority of the courtyard and its position in the village.

Most of the courtyards here have plaques, and later generations named them "Dafu Land", "Consolidation Courtyard" and "Lida Courtyard" according to the inscriptions on the plaques. No matter which courtyard, it is full of vicissitudes.

There are several courtyards that must be savored. For example, the blessed land. This is the courtyard where Shi Mingfeng, the most famous master, lives, and it is also the most magnificent and well-preserved courtyard in ancient villages.

The inscription on the door plaque was written by Ceng Guoquan, then governor of Shaanxi. This is the origin of the phrase "the first village in the world".

Walking through various kiln buildings and courtyards, following your heart and strolling by, it really feels like you have just visited a place. Narrow stairs lead you up and down, and the quiet yard is full of vicissitudes.

So, just look at a few kiln buildings. Are similar caves or buildings. Aren't you tired of watching too much? No, no, no, looking at the kiln building is just to feel the atmosphere. The emphasis is on the renovation of cave houses.

In the courtyard of this division, you can see ancient houses and three sculptures, mainly depending on these points. First, the pattern distribution of caves, that is, the beauty created by the scattered height. No matter where you stand, you can see different exquisiteness. It lacks the beauty of symmetry and neatness, but it presents a unique beauty of patchwork and close embrace.

The second is the intention of carving. It depends on the sculptures preserved in several complete courtyards. I don't want to say more about what hats and sparrows are like, but I recommend seeing the decoration of a horse-blocking wall in the kiln building.

The top of the cave on the first floor is the front porch of the building on the second floor. The horse-blocking wall is very distinctive. The wall is hollowed out, and the window lattice patterns such as step by step brocade and begonia flowers are built in, which is beautiful and unique.

The most amazing thing is that there are words engraved on the partition column, which are: leave more than enough, do good deeds and accumulate virtue. Do you feel a strong wind of Confucian culture?

In short, it's best to have a look where there are words. The ancients spent a lot of effort and money to carve them. Isn't the potential hope of future generations hidden in these places?

The rational use of every space and every place with cultural significance is quietly affecting generations and interested tourists.

The closer you look, the more you will understand the implicit luxury, restrained and gorgeous Confucian merchant culture in the mansion compound of Shanxi merchants.

Visit the master's quadrangle, taste the essence, and you will have a deeper understanding of Shanxi quadrangle culture.

Knowing these four points, Shi Jia Courtyard in Linfen, Shanxi Province is trip worthwhile, and the first village in the world really deserves its reputation.

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