Keywords
Architectural type characteristics
Evolutionary influences
Evolutionary impact mechanisms
Submitted : 2024-03-27
Accepted : 2024-04-11
Published : 2024-04-26
Abstract
This paper discusses ancestral hall architecture within the context of the Cantonese folk lineage in the Pearl River Delta. Using a typological research approach and chronological analysis, various factors that have influenced the evolution of ancestral hall architecture are analyzed. The study specifically investigates the features of ancestral halls during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Three periods of ancient China are analyzed: The transition from Ming to Qing, the mid-Qing dynasty, and the late Qing dynasty. The variables of each period and how they influence the evolution of architectural typological features are identified. Based on our analysis, architectural features are related to economic and social factors, materials available, and craftsmanship of the construction workers.
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