Changhe Wang

Changhe Wang

15 September 2023

Song Dynasty culture, Song Dynasty architecture, Historic districts, cultural heritage, Ancient building preservation

The Song Dynasty is widely regarded as the pinnacle of Chinese culture by scholars worldwide. Its economy, handicrafts, and technology drove its architects, carpenters, and building techniques to reach new heights, resulting in diverse building designs. As a result, Song Dynasty architecture is synonymous with its culture. This study explores the architectural culture of China's Song Dynasty historical neighborhoods as a theme to examine the theoretical qualities of contemporary Song Dynasty architectural culture and its inheritance work. The Song Dynasty's architectural culture has diverse characteristics, including unique architectural space structure, technology, and humanistic heritage. In the feudal society, the Song Dynasty's architectural technology and humanistic pursuit reached a high level. Therefore, the preservation and inheritance of Song Dynasty culture are closely tied to its architectural culture. To study the corresponding architectural space structure, technology, and humanistic spirit, it is crucial to focus on the ancient architecture of the Song Dynasty. Moreover, Song Dynasty culture, as a significant part of China's traditional culture and a representative historical and cultural landmark of the region, has distinct cultural and economic values in the development of urban cultural tourism integration and innovation. To preserve and promote this culture, historical districts can be revitalized and enriched through the excavation of Song Dynasty cultural materials, the creation of neighborhood projects featuring Song Dynasty architecture, and the development of Song Dynasty cultural landmarks. This will provide visitors with the opportunity to learn, understand, and appreciate the beauty of Song Dynasty culture.

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