How to look at the constituent elements of classical Chinese architecture

Chinese ancient architecture is the world's longest history, one of the most complete architectural system, and European architecture, Islamic architecture is considered to be the world's three major architectural systems. From the single building to the courtyard combination, urban planning, garden layout in the world's architectural history are in a leading position, Chinese architecture uniquely embodies the "unity of man and heaven" architectural ideas.

One, the building of regional

China's vast territory, the natural environment is very different, in order to adapt to the environment, based on the region's topography, climate, building materials and other conditions, each region according to local conditions.

Second, the building of ethnicity

China is a large family of 56 ethnic groups, due to the different environments of the ethnic areas, religious beliefs, cultural traditions and living habits are different, so the style of the building is different.

Three, the wooden structure of the building features

Ancient Chinese buildings mainly use wooden structure, built by wooden pillars, wooden beams to support the level of the roof, while the internal and external walls are not load-bearing, and only assume the role of dividing the space and sheltering from the wind and rain.

Four, the building of the group layout features

Chinese ancient architecture because most of the wooden structure, is not suitable for vertical development, it is more with the help of the group layout, that is, the courtyard mess as a unit, through a clear relationship between the axes, to create a magnificent artistic effect, but also reflects the traditional Chinese cultural concepts, that is, closed and inward-looking. Only in the deep courtyard surrounded by high walls does one have a sense of security and homecoming.

Fifth, the architectural characteristics of the large roof

Large roof is a very Chinese architectural characteristics of the symbol, it is the roof eaves and upward upturned curved shape, showing the unique beauty of the form, its function in addition to the more important is to prevent the rain from flowing downward, but also through the arch of the arch to raise the eaves of the better lighting and ventilation

Sixth, the characteristics of the heavy decoration and heavy painting

Sixth, the characteristics of the heavy decoration and painting

Ancient China, the ancient Chinese culture is the most important part of the Chinese culture.

Ancient Chinese architecture attaches great importance to the decoration and carving of beams and paintings, decoration is mainly in the door, windows and doors, ceiling, beams and buildings, decoration and painting can be said to add unlimited luster for the ancient architecture, with and strong decorative, while the use of paints, coatings, etc., on the wooden materials to play a very good insect, corrosion, has a very strong protective properties.