Characteristics Of Jinzhong Region Of Shanxi Screen Wall And Its Application In Modern Environment

This thesis describes the role of the screen wall and decorative techniques, and alsodepicts cultural meaning of the screen wall. Being a architectural sketches unit, screen wallnot only as deeply influenced by the ancient Chinese philosophy and traditional thinkingand reflect the humanistic values of feng shui, religion, ethics and aesthetics. Meanwhile, inthe ancient courtyard or houses, the screen wall is an essential element in the building.Screen wall combine architecture, painting with sculpture. It is unique architectural symbolof China. As a traditional cultural phenomenon, screen wall has rich meaning in Chinesetraditional culture and has a special cultural value in the form and mood expression oftraditional Chinese architectural space. It not only witnessed the growth of Chinesearchitecture, while also continue to improve itself.Screen wall of Shanxi with unique local characteristics and reflect the livingconditions of local people. As China’s traditional architecture units is also well reflectChinese culture. But as the rising of the modern construction industry, the traditionalChinese elements suffered unprecedented impact.So how to use the traditional architecturalculture and symbols in modern environment will be discussed in the thesis.