湘乡东山书院建筑特征的文化表达

Cultural Expression of Architectural Features in Xiangxiang Dongshan College

位于湖南省湘乡市内的东山书院,其选址反映了学者寄情山水的文人意趣和中国古代与山水比德的传统观念,在建筑空间形式上反映了中国传统文化中的礼乐文化,其建筑风格上体现了湖湘地域文化的特质。对湘乡东山书院建筑的研究,有利于深入了解中国传统文化和地方建筑特色,也有利于保持、继承、发扬传统文化和古代建筑传统。

Xiangxiang Dongshan College is located in Xiangxiang, Hunan. The selection of the location reflects the scholars＇ favor of pastoral life, as well as the ethnic and moral principle in rites and music in ancient China. The latter is also shown in its architectural space form. The building＇ s style embodies Huxiang local culture. The study of the architectural features in Xiangxiang Dongshan College is beneficial for the understanding of the Chinese traditional culture and the local architectural feature, and helps to maintain, inherit and develop the traditional culture and ancient traditional architecture.