Research On The Formation And Development Of Architectural Styles In Hunan And Hubei Province

In this paper, the basis of Chu architectural style is discussed from regional, cultural and historical aspects. Firstly, we begin the discussion with the regional analysis. The geographic conditions in Hunan & Hubei provinces have their remarkable characteristic, which is dominated by rivers and lakes with a small amount of plains and hills. This kind of favorable situation provides pretty good foundation in the development of architectures in this area. The prosperity made it possible for the earlier civilization in the reaches of Yangzi river, which gave a profound cultural basis for the development of Chu architectures. In addition, the specific geographic environment also determines local hobbies and unique personalities. These factors influence the mode of development of building styles directly. So even in these years many properties have maintained chronically. Furthermore, the properties of local production are also determined by these geographic conditions. The building materials are the most important components of local production and the constricting conditions of architectural styles. Hunan and Hubei have their advantages in mountain forests and stone mines, which can lay solid foundations for the multi-styles in local buildings.Secondly, from the point of historical development, the origin of Chu architecture styles is analyzed. The remains and changes in local architectural features have their certainty and accidental results since it germinated. From the ancient Chu period to the splendid Qin-Han dynasties, it also embodied colonial styles in modern times. Somehow the Chu architectural style has saved its local properties in the process of integrating the other incoming styles, which also showed off its broad capacity and protrude individuality.At last, the origin of Chu architecture style is discussed from the perspective of cultural exchanges. The different cultural features decide the different visual characteristics the buildings represent. Architecture is a comprehensive body embracing economic, technical, artistic, philosophical, historical factors. As a sort of culture, it has unique spacial and regional properties, which is closely related to the development level and local natural conditions. Therefore the formation and development of the Chu architectural style stem from the ancient local Chu cultures, which was affected by Ru-Shi-Daotriplicity. And then it developed into today's appearance with the influences of the colonial culture.In conclusion, it is of great significance for surveying the architectural culture, which is the standing point of the architecture designs. Only can we be aware of the functions of different factors in cultures by distinguish the future developing directions, the final success for the new countryside architecture designs should be achieved.