Research on the Technology and Origin of Ancient Architecture in the Lingnan Region
Cheng Jianjun
Abstract： This research focuses on the technology and the origin of the regional ancient Chinese architecture. Its scope of study covers stylistic spectrum, structural frames, constructional techniques, material artisan, technological origin, and the studies of relevant literature. It takes the ancient architecture of the Lingnan region as a holistic subject of study. By analyzing the ancient architectural techniques contributed by the four cultural/geographical sub-regions (representing the four main cultural ethnic groups) of the Lingnan region, the constructional technology and developmental pattern of Lingnan ancient architecture is explored. It thereby summarizes the origin and process of assimilation and transformation of Lingnan ancient architectural construction techniques. The objective is to build up a basic spectrum of the constructional techniques and characteristics from the treatise, and thus, to enhance, not only the theoretical and technical knowledge in regional Chinese ancient architecture, but also the standard of conservation of architectural heritage in Lingnan region.
Keywords：Lingnan architecturecharacteristics from the treatiseconstructional techniquestechnological origin
Publication Date：2013-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 16-20 )