Enlightenment on the Construction of Modern Urban Plazas from Classical Chinese Gardens

Researches on modern urban plazas in China were reviewed,phenomena caused by the shortage of proper theoretical guidance such as blind imitation and fixed forms of urban plazas were pointed out,and it was emphasized that researches on urban plazas with Chinese characteristics should be enhanced.By analyzing features of traditional western plazas and classical Chinese gardens,this study proposed that by combining with their practical functions the construction of modern urban plazas in China should maintain traditional concepts and aesthetic characteristics of Chinese people on the basis of satisfying demands of the public to the best.The enlightenment on the construction of modern urban plazas from classical Chinese gardens was particularly analyzed,the application of garden aesthetics,components,and landscaping methods of classical Chinese gardens were highlighted,and moreover,it was put forward that the relationship between human and human,human and society,human and nature implied in classical Chinese gardens would surely bring profound inspiration to urban plazas.

中国古典园林对现代城市广场建设的启示

介绍了中国现代城市广场的研究现状,指出其因缺乏理论指导而出现的盲目模仿、千篇一律的现象,强调应加强关于中国特色的城市广场的研究。在分析西方传统城市广场和中国古典园林特色的基础上,结合现代城市广场的功能,指出中国现代城市广场应该在最大限度满足公众需求的前提下,承载中国人固有的思想情感和审美特征。重点分析了中国古典园林对现代城市广场建设的启示,突出了古典园林的园林美学、构成要素、造景手法在现代城市广场中的应用,指出中国古典园林所蕴涵的人与人、人与社会、人与自然之间的关系必将给城市广场带来深刻的启示。