What changes have occurred in the interior decoration of ancient Chinese architecture with the development of history?

The interior decoration of ancient Chinese buildings changed gradually with the evolution of people's living habits, decoration and furniture. From the Shang and Zhou dynasties to the Three Kingdoms, kneeling was the main way of living, so mats and beds (also known as couches) were the main elements of interior furnishings at that time. The doors and windows of the Han Dynasty were usually hung with curtains and draperies, and the elders and honored ones added tents to their beds, but the tables and cases were relatively low, and screens were mostly used for beds. Since then, the habit of sitting with feet hanging gradually increased, the North and South Dynasties have been high shape sitting furniture, the Tang Dynasty appeared high shape table, chair and high screen. These new furniture through the Five Dynasties to the Song completely stereotyped, and screen as the background layout of the hall furniture; at the same time, the space of the house increased, the window can be opened and closed to increase the indoor lighting and the circulation of internal and external space, so the layout of the interior and its artistic image from the Song Dynasty onwards has undergone an important change.

Since the Ming Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty, the furniture was simple and beautiful, reaching a historical peak, and then integrated the house structure, decoration, carving, furniture and calligraphy and painting furnishings into one, and decoration, furniture and a large number of fine arts and crafts are also the characteristics of this period. Among them, the living part of the palace and the interior of high-level housing, in addition to fixed partitions and partitions, but also the use of movable screens and half-open hoods, Pokou racks, etc. and furniture, and the organization of indoor space plays a role in increasing the level and depth. Palace and many important buildings also use the ceiling and beautifully carved algal wells to strengthen the internal space of the magnificent and dignified sense.