Study on Traditional Architectural Decoration Patterns of Temple of the Three Sus

Abstract

Temple of the Three Sus, which was first established during the Yuan Dynasty, features a natural, unrestrained, and classically elegant garden architectural style. This paper discusses the multiple characteristics and meanings of traditional architectural decorative patterns at Temple of the Three Sus from a semiotic perspective. First, it analyzes the denotative aspects of these patterns, including their stylistic forms, structural frameworks, and craftsmanship techniques. Second, the paper classifies the traditional architectural decorative patterns of the Temple of the Three Sus based on the types of sources of these patterns and interprets the implied meanings of each. Finally, the paper explores the application of these traditional decorative patterns in modern urban design, specifically in Meishan City, discussing the inheritance and innovation of these patterns in contemporary urban design and emphasizing the importance of integrating tradition with modernity.