Fat what arch

Fat What Arch

"Fat What Arch" is a term or idiom often used to describe the state of a person or thing that appears to be rich on the outside but is actually poor on the inside. The origin of the term is not clear, but it is said that it may have originated in some local government compounds in modern China.

Initially, these compounds were built as luxurious mansions inhabited by local civil servants and high-ranking government officials. These gardens were generally known for their stone balustrades, carved antiques and open, spacious garden walls, and appeared to be beautiful in appearance. However, over time and through many political changes, these gardens were gradually abandoned and some of them were cut up and sold.

In this case, many families converted them into pigsties, hence the name Fat Pig Arch. The name was so graphic and vivid that it attracted widespread attention and even spread to other areas.

Luo Hongxian in "Forbidden City: The World's First Chinese-language Media Reveal the Secrets of Ancient Chinese Palace Craftsmanship" mentions the fat pig arch: "Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai, many places have had similar scenes. Tall arches, then for governors, now for pigs to live. This is the tragedy of traditional Chinese architecture.

As soon as we take to demolish or rebuild cultural relics in disrepair, they lose their fine art value, which is irrecoverable. Architectural heritage protection is far behind the developed countries, the only way to improve the moral quality of the whole population, it is possible to change the status quo". From this point of view, the fat pig arch has a profound symbolic significance.

It reveals a society in pursuit of superficial wealth and power, while ignoring the true value of the inner. It illustrates the need for better protection and management of public **** wealth, or else public **** resources will be wasted, leading to the loss of cultural heritage and environmental damage. It also reflects many of the problems that exist in modern society, such as widespread corruption, unfairness and social imbalance, etc.

The artistic value of the "Fat Pig Arch" lies in its symbolism. It reminds people of the importance of valuing beautiful things and cultural heritage, and not letting the pursuit of self-interest and short-term gains ruin our future. Maintaining the spirit of public **** and ecological balance requires the **** of all people around the world, and the fat pig arch is both a historical lesson and a reminder of the times.