The Transformation and Evolution of Chinese Architectural Forms of “Ancestral Hall” Based-on Dana's Philosophy of Art

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10.2991/978-94-6463-815-8_58How to use a DOI?

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philosophy of art; shrine; architectural form; transmutation

Abstract

This paper applies the theory of Dana’s philosophy of art and systematically examine the evolution of Chinese ancestral hall architecture through the three factors of race, environment, and epoch. Through literature research and data collection, it finds that ancestral hall architecture not only plays the role of maintaining the core of Confucian ritual system, but also develops various styles according to the regional environment, and its function also develops from a single ritual to multi-functional composite space. The study shows that the evolution of ancestral halls is a combined result of cultural traditions, natural conditions and social changes, confirming the validity of Dana’s theory and demonstrating the adaptive wisdom of traditional Chinese architecture. Finally, a new perspective for understanding ancient architectural and innovation of cultural inheritance is provided.

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AU  - Sihan Yu
AU  - Jianhua Sun
AU  - Man Yuan
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/08/13
TI  - The Transformation and Evolution of Chinese Architectural Forms of “Ancestral Hall” Based-on Dana's Philosophy of Art
BT  - Proceedings of the 2025 4th International Conference on Art Design and Digital Technology (ADDT 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 532
EP  - 539
SN  - 2352-538X
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DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-815-8_58
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