Based on the study of ancient maps preserved in China and abroad,the systematic nature and practical meaning of the maps of the Yellow River and Grand Canal is demonstrated.It is pointed out that the ancient maps not ...Based on the study of ancient maps preserved in China and abroad,the systematic nature and practical meaning of the maps of the Yellow River and Grand Canal is demonstrated.It is pointed out that the ancient maps not only record the spatial information of the established water conservancy engineering for river harnessing but also the management systems of the rivers in history.Besides,the maps provide abundant information on nature,humanity,and geography and possess high value in academic research and art appreciation.展开更多
Chinese Traditional Maps and Local Chronicles serve as significant sources for investigating the urban history of ancient Chinese cities.These documents prioritize the abstract representation of topological relationsh...Chinese Traditional Maps and Local Chronicles serve as significant sources for investigating the urban history of ancient Chinese cities.These documents prioritize the abstract representation of topological relationships over precise numerical values and geometric shapes.This is consistent with the traditional Chinese city image and spatial schema emphasizing“harmony between man and nature”.Most Chinese Traditional Maps reflect a centripetal spatial schema,wherein the core area is located at the center,and other locations are positioned hierarchically about the center.Based on this data,this research aims to categorize and examine the development and evolution of the centripetal spatial schema in ancient Chinese cities by constructing a pedigree of types.The authors identify three types and summarize their causes,calculate the topological features,and reveal their correlations with the type of pedigree.This study reveals that cities with different centripetal forms exhibit regular differences in the accessibility,centrality,and functional attributes of central nodes,as well as the proportion of nodes with different attributes in the city.Overall,the conclusion aims to deepen people’s understanding of traditional Chinese spatial concepts at the macro-urban level,particularly in the context of China’s current urban renewal wave.Additionally,it provides practical references for inheriting and applying Chinese traditional construction wisdom.展开更多
文摘Based on the study of ancient maps preserved in China and abroad,the systematic nature and practical meaning of the maps of the Yellow River and Grand Canal is demonstrated.It is pointed out that the ancient maps not only record the spatial information of the established water conservancy engineering for river harnessing but also the management systems of the rivers in history.Besides,the maps provide abundant information on nature,humanity,and geography and possess high value in academic research and art appreciation.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)Key Program(No.52038007).
文摘Chinese Traditional Maps and Local Chronicles serve as significant sources for investigating the urban history of ancient Chinese cities.These documents prioritize the abstract representation of topological relationships over precise numerical values and geometric shapes.This is consistent with the traditional Chinese city image and spatial schema emphasizing“harmony between man and nature”.Most Chinese Traditional Maps reflect a centripetal spatial schema,wherein the core area is located at the center,and other locations are positioned hierarchically about the center.Based on this data,this research aims to categorize and examine the development and evolution of the centripetal spatial schema in ancient Chinese cities by constructing a pedigree of types.The authors identify three types and summarize their causes,calculate the topological features,and reveal their correlations with the type of pedigree.This study reveals that cities with different centripetal forms exhibit regular differences in the accessibility,centrality,and functional attributes of central nodes,as well as the proportion of nodes with different attributes in the city.Overall,the conclusion aims to deepen people’s understanding of traditional Chinese spatial concepts at the macro-urban level,particularly in the context of China’s current urban renewal wave.Additionally,it provides practical references for inheriting and applying Chinese traditional construction wisdom.
